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YR12 XEA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XEA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,936 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

some corrosion rear silencer box

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,523 miles

2 x front tyres some wear inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,115 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat not secured ()

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Wiper splitting but still clearing screen

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Silencer corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,141 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 XEA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 XEA registered?

YR12 XEA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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