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ML12 MZU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and both front shock absorber corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 101,643 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and both front shock absorber corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 93,797 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective support clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 93,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective support clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 88,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,120 miles

child seat fitted @ rear

Fail 2 May 2017 71,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted @ rear

osr tyre on limit

Pass 17 May 2016 55,703 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 55,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 39,240 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 MZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML12 MZU, 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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ML12 MZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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