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PK12 RJV

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 RJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,290 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 9 Feb 2026 87,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 5 Feb 2025 81,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2023 67,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,312 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,311 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 47,309 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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 17 Feb 2020 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 21,534 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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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PK12 RJV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK12 RJV, 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 PK12 RJV registered?

PK12 RJV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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