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MW12 PXL

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 PXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,898 miles

Front Upper mounts stiff

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil change as soon as possible (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front upper mount stiff

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,928 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring not sat right

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,244 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front DROPLINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front DROPLINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Feb 2022 64,533 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,673 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 54,672 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,081 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut top bearing has slight wear

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 32,769 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 16,145 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 16,145 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 5,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 4,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 4,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MW12 PXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW12 PXL, 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 MW12 PXL registered?

MW12 PXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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