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PJ12 AZO

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AZO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded through. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 29,263 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded through. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 24,652 miles

Nearside Rear shocker has corrosion to outer casing

Offside Rear shocker has corrosion to outer casing

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,341 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 19,337 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 14,760 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 14,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 9,882 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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PJ12 AZO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ12 AZO, 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 PJ12 AZO registered?

PJ12 AZO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 AZO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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