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PY12 XMG

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,267 mi
Last recorded50,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XMG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,267 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,704 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 45,704 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,723 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 41,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,713 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and splitting on outer side wall and tread

nearside front tyre low on tread 4.2/5.6/4.5mm

nearside rear tyre low on tread 4.4/4.7/5.5mm

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,473 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 32,473 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,570 miles

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

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

both Registration plate lamp clips are damaged

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,881 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

offside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

rear bumper damaged - number plate pushed up

Fail 5 Aug 2016 22,881 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

offside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

rear bumper damaged - number plate pushed up

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,086 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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PY12 XMG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PY12 XMG, 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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PY12 XMG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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