2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · L25 RMR
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 143,561 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L25 RMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 143,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L25 RMR 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 (L25 RMR) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L25 RMR Mileage History
- 11/02/2022124,733 mi
- 08/02/2023130,834 mi+6,101 mi
- 09/02/2023130,840 mi+6 mi
- 06/02/2024143,558 mi+12,718 mi
- 07/02/2024143,561 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,469 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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