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RO12 GZH

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 GZH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 92,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 92,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - possibly from rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox bearings worn/noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,055 miles

Coolant leak n/s lower corner of radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - possibly rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak n/s lower corner of radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - possibly rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,278 miles

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

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

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

mist of oil around n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

mist of oil around n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,540 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slight exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,812 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalytic converter down-pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on inner edge and worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on inner edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,734 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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RO12 GZH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO12 GZH, 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 RO12 GZH registered?

RO12 GZH is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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