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RK12 XBT

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,281 mi
Last recorded61,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,309 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,935 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 56,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,652 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch has to be held on to maintain main beam with dipped beam headlights on (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch has to be held on to maintain main beam with dipped beam headlights on (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,755 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 48,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,699 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing seized. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 44,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,816 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,852 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 34,852 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 31,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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 XBT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol 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 RK12 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

RK12 XBT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is RK12 XBT safe to buy?

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