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FY12 TWZ

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 TWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,243 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount has slight judder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount has slight judder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisey top mount bearings noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisey top mount bearings noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 22,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,762 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 19,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,024 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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FY12 TWZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY12 TWZ, 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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What year was FY12 TWZ registered?

FY12 TWZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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