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GV12 KVB

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 KVB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,166 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,210 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre,outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 45,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 30,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 23,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GV12 KVB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GV12 KVB, 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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GV12 KVB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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