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MV12 LVW

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,062 mi
Last recorded57,062 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 57,062 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top skipping

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,418 miles

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,685 miles

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,249 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,015 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wishbone bushes craking

front subframe and rear axel rusty

Pass 29 May 2019 41,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight noisey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 41,460 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight noisey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 38,840 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 May 2017 36,140 miles

exhaust slightly blowing slight noise and front flexi has been damaged but not holed

Pass 31 May 2016 31,048 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,335 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,335 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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MV12 LVW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol 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 MV12 LVW, 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 MV12 LVW registered?

MV12 LVW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is MV12 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 LVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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