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FV12 TKZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,575 mi
Last recorded41,575 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 TKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 41,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down close to wear indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 31,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,175 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,175 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,287 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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FV12 TKZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 FV12 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

FV12 TKZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 TKZ 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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