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EF12 LUH

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 LUH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,353 miles

front discs corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 103,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front discs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,504 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Nov 2024 98,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,629 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,592 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,855 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2022 89,855 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,466 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,466 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,586 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,586 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,543 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper not working

Fail 8 Jul 2020 81,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper not working

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,075 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,280 miles

Front both brake pad sensor wires slightly chaffing

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,246 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,577 miles

Oil leak

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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EF12 LUH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF12 LUH, 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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EF12 LUH is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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