2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · MA62 YAE
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 58,399 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA62 YAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 58,399 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.
MA62 YAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (MA62 YAE) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 2 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MA62 YAE Mileage History
- 14/10/202251,820 mi
- 17/10/202355,327 mi+3,507 mi
- 09/10/202458,395 mi+3,068 mi
- 17/10/202458,399 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,273 miles per year across 4 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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