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NV12 KWY

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,909 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 49,725 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,806 miles

age cracks in all tyres

n/s headlight slightly damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 25,806 miles

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

age cracks in all tyres

n/s headlight slightly damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,558 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,886 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 KWY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV12 KWY, 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 NV12 KWY registered?

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

Is NV12 KWY safe to buy?

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