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MT12 LMX

2012 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,780 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 105,780 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front day light out

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,659 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight. ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 104,658 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight. ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 104,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake not much effort but passed on efficiency

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 90,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 30 Jul 2021 81,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 3mmm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front mirror bottom cover missing

fuel tank door lose

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front mirror bottom cover missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank door lose

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,932 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,304 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 19,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LMX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

MT12 LMX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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