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ML12 MZP

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MZP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,245 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 78,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 73,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 66,106 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust flexi worn

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 59,026 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,464 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,529 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 26,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,989 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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ML12 MZP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML12 MZP, 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 ML12 MZP registered?

ML12 MZP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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