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AK12 PXA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PXA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S front wing damaged and side mirror outer cover missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 64,457 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 64,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,720 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 37,835 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil light is flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,009 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 28 Mar 2020 19,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,389 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2018 14,389 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dpf regen light on

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,407 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 16 May 2016 10,551 miles

ENGINE & FLOOR COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ENGINE LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 May 2016 10,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE & FLOOR COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ENGINE LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES ST TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 May 2015 7,765 miles

Engine light on the dash

Fail 6 May 2015 7,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light on the dash

Fail 24 Apr 2015 7,703 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E M light on

engine fault light on (start-stop fault)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AK12 PXA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 51,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 PXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 PXA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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