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ML12 OBV

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,825 miles

General under body rust

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

Pass 26 May 2023 71,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 67,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 67,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 59,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,363 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,489 miles

both front brake discs corroded /vehicle been stood

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,489 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded /vehicle been stood

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 20,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,668 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 OBV 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 76.9%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

ML12 OBV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is ML12 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 OBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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