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FV12 RUO

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 RUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 90,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,079 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 83,053 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing creaking slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2022 72,580 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing creaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm and worn excessively on both edges

Offside Front Tyre 3mm and worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,883 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front top shocker bearing creaking slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2020 57,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,865 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

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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FV12 RUO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV12 RUO, 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 FV12 RUO registered?

FV12 RUO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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