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RV12 XBA

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,646 mi
Last recorded66,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 66,646 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 7 Jun 2025 57,671 miles

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

Rear silencer is corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2025 57,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,482 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 45,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2022 42,824 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough upper mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 36,602 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 35,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,463 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 29,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 26,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,254 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 XBA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 XBA registered?

RV12 XBA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is RV12 XBA safe to buy?

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