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AV12 VFG

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded & loose

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,704 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer rusty / corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer rusty / corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,968 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged at front

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,664 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 27 May 2015 35,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,053 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 VFG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFG, 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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What year was AV12 VFG registered?

AV12 VFG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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