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PY12 XNL

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 77,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,229 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f strut top mount bearing dry/notchy

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,884 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,884 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin peeling off

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry/notchy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry/notchy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall to tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread splitting, screw in tyre also

chip in windscreen nearside front

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,731 miles

Nearside Rear internal L.E.D position lamp intermittent

chip in windscreen, nearside front

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2019 42,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,398 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,187 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 22,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XNL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY12 XNL, 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 PY12 XNL registered?

PY12 XNL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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