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ER04 RUT

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER04 RUT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear shock absorbers outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 54,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 884,882 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 884,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 35,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,806 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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ER04 RUT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ER04 RUT, 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 ER04 RUT registered?

ER04 RUT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is ER04 RUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER04 RUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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