2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · EN12 XHH
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 190,423 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN12 XHH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 190,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN12 XHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (EN12 XHH) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
EN12 XHH Mileage History
- 22/04/2022169,232 mi
- 20/07/2023185,319 mi+16,087 mi
- 10/06/2024190,423 mi+5,104 mi
Average of roughly 9,924 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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