2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · 777 PEA
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 56,057 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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777 PEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 56,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
777 PEA 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 (777 PEA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
777 PEA Mileage History
- 27/09/202245,034 mi
- 27/09/202245,037 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/202348,635 mi+3,598 mi
- 04/10/202452,720 mi+4,085 mi
- 10/09/202556,057 mi+3,337 mi
Average of roughly 3,732 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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