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DV12 LXU

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,756 mi
Last recorded41,756 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,756 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible slight leak from air-con pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, and bushes are perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, and bushes are perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 34,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure screws loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,997 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Deep cut in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Fail 13 Mar 2019 26,997 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Deep cut in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,110 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,866 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 19,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 14,631 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

Based on 67,338 MOT tests across 4,471 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,573
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
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DV12 LXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,662 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 Evo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 LXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV12 LXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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