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LC62 UZL

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 UZL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 115,648 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2025 115,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 108,911 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reg Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel + Offside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 Shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Fail 23 Nov 2024 108,911 miles

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

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

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reg Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Inner Edge + Wearing on Inner + Outer Sidewall, Advise to Change Soon - 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides Very Weak (3.5 (a))

Handbrake Travel + Offside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 Shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discolour

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oi slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,457 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lamp damaged no lens (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,183 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre parished on outter wall

Fail 17 Nov 2017 53,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre parished on outter wall

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,266 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LC62 UZL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC62 UZL, 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 LC62 UZL registered?

LC62 UZL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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