2012 Fiat Punto 0.9L Petrol · YL12 CXS
2012 Fiat Punto (0.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 74,288 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL12 CXS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2022
- 74,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL12 CXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (YL12 CXS) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions not tested Due to failure of the flexible exhaust section. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexible section damaged from the mounting broken. (8.2”; “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox/Engine bracket rear of gearbox. (6.1.8 (”.
YL12 CXS Mileage History
- 01/08/202274,276 mi
- 23/08/202274,288 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 2 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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