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FW12 LZT

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 120,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,466 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,435 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs? (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,727 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at front flex and rear box

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,727 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))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust deteriorated at front flex and rear box

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,482 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 406,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,284 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,458 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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FW12 LZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FW12 LZT, 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 FW12 LZT registered?

FW12 LZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FW12 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 LZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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