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NV12 KXO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 KXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 82,282 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 82,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,624 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 76,618 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,294 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 70,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,015 miles

Front Both coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 51,959 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

back box exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 15 Jun 2019 51,959 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drl light not working

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

back box exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,172 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin split and corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 41,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin split and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,734 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 31,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,457 miles

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

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 KXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

NV12 KXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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