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FG12 XGX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing heavily on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing heavily on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,218 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 94,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 88,063 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 75,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,658 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just to req efficiency

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm- heavy wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm- heavy wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm- heavy wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just to req efficiency

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,608 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 46,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 39,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres close to 1,6 mm uneven wear x2

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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FG12 XGX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG12 XGX, 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 FG12 XGX registered?

FG12 XGX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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