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GF12 LFX

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,807 mi
Last recorded146,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 146,807 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 144,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 142,763 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,819 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE FUNCTION STIFF

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 135,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE FUNCTION STIFF

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,516 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

DRIVE BELT WORN AND NOISY

HANDBRAKE CABLES DETERIORATED

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,583 miles

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

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

rear silencer delaminating/corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,594 miles

engine oil sump corroded (slight leak)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder, camera)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

engine oil sump corroded (slight leak)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,807 miles

Brake disc(s) badly corroded/worn

Pass 1 May 2015 59,349 miles

Oil leak

passenger air bag deactivated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

passenger air bag deactivated

rear silencer deteriorated

water ingress n/s/r light unit

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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GF12 LFX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GF12 LFX, 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 GF12 LFX registered?

GF12 LFX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 LFX safe to buy?

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