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RV12 UXL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,338 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/split

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,929 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,156 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,582 miles

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 UXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

RV12 UXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is RV12 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 UXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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