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NL12 VJU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,085 mi
Last recorded64,085 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 64,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 59,967 miles

front bumper loose

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 59,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 3x wheels nsf nsr osf (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front bumper loose

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,858 miles

front bumper not insecure but damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,833 miles

Offside Rear wing damaged

bonnet damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2017 39,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 39,153 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f 16 inch (8.2.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,345 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 VJU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

NL12 VJU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NL12 VJU safe to buy?

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