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RO12 PJU

2012 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PJU
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,776 miles

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

Fuel tank straps rusty,

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin missing.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,633 miles

Rear exhaust shield around back box loose and currently sat on top exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,549 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,795 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,435 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,589 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nail in near side front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,517 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

How Reliable is the Abarth Punto?

Based on 8,805 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
5,587
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 146
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RO12 PJU is a 2012 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO12 PJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Abarth Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO12 PJU is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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