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C25 LVY

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 LVY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 72,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,744 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 48,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded outer

Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,428 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 70,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,262 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of being driven underinflated on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,989 miles

rear section of exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2022 63,989 miles

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

rear section of exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,964 miles

Offside Front Upper bearing slightly worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 34,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper bearing slightly worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,673 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,468 miles

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

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres cut at the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord at parts

Fail 27 Oct 2020 43,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres cut at the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord at parts

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,402 miles

Exhaust back box corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,875 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT , O/S REAR TYRES CUT AROUND THE TREAD ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,754 miles

Exhaust corroding at rear.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nsr & Osr. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 37,474 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING AROUND THE TREAD

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,920 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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C25 LVY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 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 C25 LVY, 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 C25 LVY registered?

C25 LVY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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