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PN62 TXZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,643 mi
Last recorded61,643 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 TXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 61,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 31 Jan 2025 49,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,802 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 44,802 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,010 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 43,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,203 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,144 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,197 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 26 Jul 2019 33,197 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,987 miles

nearside front tyre has wear on edges of tread and is on 2mm of tread

Fail 29 Jun 2017 25,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. also fitted incorrectly due to side wall instructions (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) column and steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has wear on edges of tread and is on 2mm of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,912 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked. (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 17,912 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked. (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,000 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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PN62 TXZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN62 TXZ, 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 PN62 TXZ registered?

PN62 TXZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is PN62 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 TXZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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