2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · DJ51 BAN
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 64,119 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DJ51 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 64,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJ51 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (DJ51 BAN) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DJ51 BAN Mileage History
- 04/05/202258,884 mi
- 11/05/202360,294 mi+1,410 mi
- 17/05/202360,297 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/202462,375 mi+2,078 mi
- 22/07/202564,119 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 1,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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