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MT12 LMU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 98,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 86,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 73,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,793 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 41,827 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,509 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2018 35,509 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front strut top has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,762 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 30,762 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,655 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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MT12 LMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

MT12 LMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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