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MV12 LWA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,116 mi
Last recorded77,116 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 LWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 77,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 62,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,288 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,197 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,042 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 LWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

MV12 LWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is MV12 LWA safe to buy?

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