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MT12 JJL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JJL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 90,563 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 90,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

timing belt history ?

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer cover rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer cover rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,549 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining on brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen has minor chip in drivers Zone A.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin minor deterioration.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining on brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen has minor chip in drivers Zone A.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin minor deterioration.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,325 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,889 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MT12 JJL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT12 JJL, 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 MT12 JJL registered?

MT12 JJL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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