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LF08 NFJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,303 mi
Last recorded166,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 NFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 166,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019
Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,858 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 146,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 93,814 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 93,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,297 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,771 miles

2 parts out of 5 are not working in the high level brake light

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,250 miles

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

2 parts out of 5 are not working in the high level brake light

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light partly works

engine oil slightly low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,702 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light partly works

engine oil slightly low

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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LF08 NFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF08 NFJ, 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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LF08 NFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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