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MT12 PKN

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 PKN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 85,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 85,439 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Multiple engine and gearbox leaks, underside is soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 76,598 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Severely deteriorated, delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 67,290 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 67,282 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,055 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing also backbox outer skin deteriorating

handbrake lever travel

noise from n/s/f suspension top mounting

Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine/transmission oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing also backbox outer skin deteriorating

handbrake lever travel

noise from n/s/f suspension top mounting

Fail 22 Jun 2021 59,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 54,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 47,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 41,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 36,719 miles

both front brake discs worn pads low

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Fail 31 May 2017 36,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn pads low

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 29,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,863 miles

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

Offside 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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MT12 PKN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MT12 PKN, 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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MT12 PKN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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