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LM12 SVF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,645 mi
Last recorded32,645 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 32,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing nearside & offside (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,813 miles

STRONG ADVISE - IMBALANCE IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR LOCKS UP EARLY

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED ( VERY CLOSE TO RIDE HEIGHT ROD

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT CALIPER STAINED WITH FLUID ( NO VISIBLE LEAK AT PRESENT)

both rear tyres on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly loose and has slight blow

n/s headlamp has bolt missing ( lamp slightly loose )

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 17 Aug 2016 25,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - IMBALANCE IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR LOCKS UP EARLY

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED ( VERY CLOSE TO RIDE HEIGHT ROD

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT CALIPER STAINED WITH FLUID ( NO VISIBLE LEAK AT PRESENT)

both rear tyres on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly loose and has slight blow

n/s headlamp has bolt missing ( lamp slightly loose )

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres and wheel pertruding wings

front and rear number plates steel and stamped

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 SVF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM12 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

LM12 SVF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is LM12 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 SVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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