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N29 ARG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 ARG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,958 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broke near side still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white. (New bulb fitted) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 81,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 78,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 May 2016 52,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 18 May 2016 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 May 2015 33,578 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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N29 ARG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N29 ARG, 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 N29 ARG registered?

N29 ARG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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