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PX12 XLB

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 XLB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 146,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 146,208 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / rusty and wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sump corroded and thin

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 138,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sump corroded and thin

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 132,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 128,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Fail 29 Sep 2022 123,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,303 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,404 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 108,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,245 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,629 miles

Exhaust system, rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 68,629 miles

Exhaust system, rear silencer deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 49,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,886 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PX12 XLB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX12 XLB, 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 PX12 XLB registered?

PX12 XLB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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