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KU12 PXW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 PXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 116,985 miles

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

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

Backbox deteriated but not leaking gases

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,189 miles

Backbox deteriated but not leaking gases

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,189 miles

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

Backbox deteriated but not leaking gases

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint & rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,639 miles

Exhaust flexible joint worn & rear silencer corrded

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,905 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,807 miles

Nearside Front running light out

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,099 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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KU12 PXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU12 PXW, 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 KU12 PXW registered?

KU12 PXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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