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RO12 PJV

2012 Abarth Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,213 mi
Last recorded140,213 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PJV
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 140,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 129,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 125,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 125,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 110,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,299 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,261 miles

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 PJV is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJV, 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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What year was RO12 PJV registered?

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

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