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RAY 552M

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,050 mi
Last recorded75,050 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 552M
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,050 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 69,642 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,840 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on the side wall down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 58,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,369 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,245 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,508 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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RAY 552M is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RAY 552M, 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 RAY 552M registered?

RAY 552M is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is RAY 552M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 552M shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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