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FG12 XHB

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XHB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 129,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 127,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 123,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 119,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 114,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEAR BOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,943 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2018 109,498 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at present.

Fail 31 Mar 2018 109,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at present.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,806 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,806 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,012 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XHB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 FG12 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

FG12 XHB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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