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ML12 TNN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 TNN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 149,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 138,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 138,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,401 miles

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

Front offside and nearside tyres getting near tread bars 4mm

Front suspension all corroded

Front under tray cable tied up low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner and outer sidewalls cords not showing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear offside and nearside wearing on outer edges uneven

nearside gearbox leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 199,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,672 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 68,672 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,992 miles

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Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,140 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 TNN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 TNN, 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 TNN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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