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FY12 TXW

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 TXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,628 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,037 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,987 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 73,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,267 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,267 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,190 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 48,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,505 miles

Items removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test...

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,512 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,353 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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FY12 TXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY12 TXW, 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 FY12 TXW registered?

FY12 TXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 TXW safe to buy?

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