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AV12 PNJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,631 mi
Last recorded110,631 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,631 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 110,620 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,563 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,495 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,081 miles

Rear Exhaust silensor coroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silensor coroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,615 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,374 miles

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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AV12 PNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 PNJ, 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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AV12 PNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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