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LM12 UGD

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 UGD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,003 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 103,003 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s + O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,877 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 47,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 41,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 35,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,069 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,733 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 15,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 15,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 UGD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM12 UGD, 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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LM12 UGD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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