2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · MT12 PKO
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 83,123 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 PKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 83,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 PKO 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 (MT12 PKO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT12 PKO Mileage History
- 17/08/202271,650 mi
- 30/08/202374,686 mi+3,036 mi
- 08/09/202374,689 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/202483,123 mi+8,434 mi
- 16/08/202483,123 mi
Average of roughly 5,743 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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