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RK12 WUE

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WUE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 136,172 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside componets

Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,441 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and flaking / no leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2023 95,442 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged / cracked and split (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to high and poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar missing the whole antiroll bar assembly and link bars are missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded and flaking / no leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,319 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,456 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2015 23,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 23,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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RK12 WUE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK12 WUE, 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 RK12 WUE registered?

RK12 WUE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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