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NL62 UEF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,411 mi
Last recorded74,411 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 UEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,339 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 69,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 68,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,676 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 27,211 miles

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

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 UEF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NL62 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

NL62 UEF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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