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RJ12 UHW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 UHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level low

front fog lamps not working

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 86,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,779 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 82,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 77,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,445 miles

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

Offside front headlight adjuster may have possible fault

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,445 miles

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

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

Offside front headlight adjuster may have possible fault

Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 47,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,537 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,537 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,045 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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RJ12 UHW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RJ12 UHW, 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 RJ12 UHW registered?

RJ12 UHW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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