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YR12 YWW

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,418 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

offside parking brake low effort

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 114,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

offside parking brake low effort

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 30 Jun 2020 109,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 101,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside parking brake effort low

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 90,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside parking brake effort low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,136 miles

Nearside wiper in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass damaged close to excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass damaged close to excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on legal limit

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,236 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 YWW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YWW, 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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YR12 YWW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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