2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · KS12 LHU
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 62,882 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 LHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 62,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS12 LHU 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 (KS12 LHU) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KS12 LHU Mileage History
- 14/03/202256,205 mi
- 10/03/202358,405 mi+2,200 mi
- 12/02/202460,434 mi+2,029 mi
- 07/02/202561,460 mi+1,026 mi
- 09/02/202662,882 mi+1,422 mi
Average of roughly 1,708 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: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- 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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