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NV12 KWB

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,376 mi
Last recorded55,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 KWB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,376 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

Fail 14 Jul 2026 55,376 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,250 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,250 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,541 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

Fail 2 Aug 2023 47,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,338 miles

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

exhaust rear section has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,161 miles

Exhaust rear section has corrosion to outer skin.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 44,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust rear section has corrosion to outer skin.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,427 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 40,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,367 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HAS CORROSION TO OUTER SKIN.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 25,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 25,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,824 miles

Tyres, both front tyres and O.S.R. tyre cracking in side wall 175/65 R15

Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,824 miles

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

Tyres, both front tyres and O.S.R. tyre cracking in side wall 175/65 R15

Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 16,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,364 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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NV12 KWB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV12 KWB, 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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NV12 KWB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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