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YR12 EFG

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 78,984 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,345 miles

Rear Silencer. deteriorated.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer. deteriorated.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,666 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,142 miles

Nearside Oil leak n/s inner driveshaft seal ()

Oil leak engine sump badly corroded ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 54,142 miles

Nearside Oil leak n/s inner driveshaft seal ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine sump badly corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,633 miles

front tyres down to 3.mm of tread

rear tyres down to 4.2mm of tread

Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,633 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres down to 3.mm of tread

rear tyres down to 4.2mm of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2016 37,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,729 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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YR12 EFG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 51,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR12 EFG registered?

YR12 EFG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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