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NL62 OEF

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 103,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,367 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar missing and droplinks are missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,301 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,237 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 76,224 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,371 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre 1 of them is in the outer shoulder

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,338 miles

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

2 nails in o/s/r tyre 1 of them is in the outer shoulder

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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NL62 OEF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL62 OEF, 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 NL62 OEF registered?

NL62 OEF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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