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RJ12 UKA

2012 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 UKA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,677 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 99,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has been fitted inside out

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,552 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

noise from gear box

noise from gear box

Fail 16 Feb 2023 74,552 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

noise from gear box

noise from gear box

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,237 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect porous sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high indicating slightly out of adjustment

Rear silencer exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fit bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,170 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 6,325 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 UKA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 RJ12 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

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

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