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LM12 SXO

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 SXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,971 miles

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

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished at sidewall

plastic under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2017 64,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,360 miles

osf tyre uneven wear but still has 3/4 tread patten so advise today on test

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 SXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

LM12 SXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LM12 SXO safe to buy?

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Does LM12 SXO have outstanding finance?

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