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NL12 DXO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 DXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE - 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWUING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 3 Jun 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE - 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWUING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 22 May 2023 78,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midsection to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 74,116 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 74,049 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,396 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 73,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 60,204 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 60,204 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 43,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,838 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,838 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,628 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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NL12 DXO 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 NL12 DXO, 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 NL12 DXO registered?

NL12 DXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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