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RV12 FVZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 FVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,959 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly worn

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,233 miles

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

slight play in near side front upper strut mount

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,896 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 80,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,993 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,270 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 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 FVZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

RV12 FVZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RV12 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 FVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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