CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL12 OVD

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 OVD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,722 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 55,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,462 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 50,454 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,791 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 39,781 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 39,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,775 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 39,775 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 33,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 4 May 2016 30,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 23,442 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL12 OVD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL12 OVD?

You can check the full history of NL12 OVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL12 OVD registered?

NL12 OVD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is NL12 OVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 OVD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL12 OVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL12 OVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.