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PJ12 KNG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 KNG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 77,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,274 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 68,256 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2023 68,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 67,499 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 67,499 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,373 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,373 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,620 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 53,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,519 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around inner wall

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

Pass 28 May 2016 19,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PJ12 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

PJ12 KNG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 August 2012.

Is PJ12 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 KNG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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