2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · YP12 BSU
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 97,472 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 BSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 97,472 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.
YP12 BSU 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 (YP12 BSU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YP12 BSU Mileage History
- 22/04/202287,567 mi
- 12/04/202395,042 mi+7,475 mi
- 18/04/202496,841 mi+1,799 mi
- 25/04/202496,849 mi+8 mi
- 23/04/202597,472 mi+623 mi
Average of roughly 3,297 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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