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PX62 RAU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,475 mi
Last recorded107,475 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 RAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,475 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,967 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arms and rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,428 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,214 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 61,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow chalk ()

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Rear suspension beam axle corroded

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,044 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,715 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 1 Sep 2016 38,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,797 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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PX62 RAU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX62 RAU, 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 PX62 RAU registered?

PX62 RAU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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