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RO12 PJX

2012 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PJX
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 47,888 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 47,871 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 41,557 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 41,557 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,855 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,734 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 35,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,336 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 28,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 23,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,687 miles

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

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

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 PJX is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO12 PJX?

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What year was RO12 PJX registered?

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

Is RO12 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 PJX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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