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RV12 FVK

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,358 mi
Last recorded47,358 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 FVK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,358 miles

DC battery weak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 47,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,130 miles

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dislodged.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dislodged.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,093 miles

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,583 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child sear fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

child sear fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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RV12 FVK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV12 FVK, 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 RV12 FVK registered?

RV12 FVK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RV12 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 FVK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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