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ML12 TNU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 TNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,366 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close legal limit outer edge worn to 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,093 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 TNU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

ML12 TNU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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