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AV12 VEY

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VEY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,017 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 81,017 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,278 miles

front shock top mounts slightly seized

Fail 27 Jul 2023 54,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front shock top mounts slightly seized

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,290 miles

Headlamp ‘on’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 45,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp ‘on’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 35,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORROSION

Fail 18 Jun 2020 30,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORROSION

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,887 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear shock absorbers misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 28,887 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Out of screen wash. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb out. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear shock absorbers misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,284 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 23,284 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 17,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 17,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VEY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV12 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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