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OE12 VXL

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,892 mi
Last recorded109,892 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 VXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 109,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive leak front pipe joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking into buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,655 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,949 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking inner sidewall around wheel rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn/ bald inner edge.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2022 80,949 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking inner sidewall around wheel rim

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn/ bald inner edge.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,077 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,077 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,308 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,411 miles

Exhaust flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reduced effort from nearside park brake

Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,411 miles

Exhaust flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reduced effort from nearside park brake

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,138 miles

Rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,309 miles

Front tyres + offside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished / cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear section of exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jul 2015 23,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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OE12 VXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OE12 VXL, 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 OE12 VXL registered?

OE12 VXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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