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RK12 WYJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,591 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 96,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,990 miles

handbrake on minimum readings, advise to get looked at

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,990 miles

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

handbrake on minimum readings, advise to get looked at

Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,701 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,656 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 71,651 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,647 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,647 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,083 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears wearing close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

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

chips in screen

Fail 17 Jun 2016 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Dunlop 175/65-15 84T (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Dunlop 175/65-15 84T (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split)(aero style (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

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

chips in screen

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,868 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

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 WYJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK12 WYJ, 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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RK12 WYJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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