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LC12 NRL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

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Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NRL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024
Fail 25 Oct 2023 44,920 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin but not excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2020 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,119 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/F tyres have just under 3mm tread depth left.

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,721 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,558 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,338 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

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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LC12 NRL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC12 NRL, 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 LC12 NRL registered?

LC12 NRL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LC12 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 NRL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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