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ML62 MZD

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 MZD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,705 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer peeling

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 120,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front DRL lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust silencer peeling

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,586 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,306 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling/corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,435 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,085 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,838 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 66,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,483 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner is insecure at lower corner

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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ML62 MZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML62 MZD, 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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ML62 MZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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