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RV12 UXA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,649 mi
Last recorded95,649 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UXA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 95,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 95,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,391 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,444 miles

Exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2023 80,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexy damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Notable oil leak JUST DEEMED PASSABLE ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH FAILED OPPOSITE SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORD/PLY ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,271 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 62,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,707 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s front cv gaiter secured with cable tie

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,424 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,168 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 16,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,740 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 9,740 miles

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

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

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 UXA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

RV12 UXA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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