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RK12 XCV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,328 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 128,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter slight weep

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,604 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake performance low

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,221 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,194 miles

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,180 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,174 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 64,844 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 50,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 50,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 35,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

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 XCV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

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

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