2012 Fiat Punto 0.9L Petrol · MJ12 RWV
2012 Fiat Punto (0.9L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 116,856 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ12 RWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 116,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ12 RWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (MJ12 RWV) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ12 RWV Mileage History
- 15/08/2024110,419 mi
- 15/08/2024110,419 mi
- 06/08/2025116,543 mi+6,124 mi
- 05/09/2025116,854 mi+311 mi
- 11/09/2025116,856 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
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