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PN12 VAU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,513 mi
Last recorded128,513 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,513 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 124,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 119,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,674 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,674 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,815 miles

Advise wiper rubbers

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PN12 VAU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PN12 VAU, 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 PN12 VAU registered?

PN12 VAU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is PN12 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 VAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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