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LM12 NEU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,598 miles

Nearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 81,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,374 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake wear (4.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,324 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 52,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 46,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 41,323 miles

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Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 13 May 2017 41,323 miles

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Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 May 2016 35,934 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 35,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 25,468 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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LM12 NEU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 NEU, 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 LM12 NEU registered?

LM12 NEU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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