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DS12 RFK

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RFK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,247 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2026 94,203 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,487 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 77,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,388 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

outer cover of rear exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Jan 2023 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

outer cover of rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,599 miles

exhaust rear box detiriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,523 miles

rear exhaust box detiriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gear box

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 41,729 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Gear box

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 24,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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DS12 RFK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS12 RFK, 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 DS12 RFK registered?

DS12 RFK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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