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ML12 UCP

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 53,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 46,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 41,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,398 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,619 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 24,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,280 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 20,280 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,693 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 UCP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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