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RV12 XBG

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,734 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,354 miles

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

rear fog lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 15 Jun 2022 46,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear fog lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 39,977 miles

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

nsf side light lens broken

Fail 18 Jun 2020 39,974 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf side light lens broken

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,800 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 XBG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black 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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

RV12 XBG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is RV12 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 XBG 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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