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NU12 LVV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,509 mi
Last recorded77,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 LVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 77,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,062 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 71,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,582 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,193 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 69,193 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,945 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe broken but not yet leaking gasses

Rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2019 62,543 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe broken but not yet leaking gasses

Rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system badly corroded. rear box corroded thru 1st skin. front flexi cracked.

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,499 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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NU12 LVV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU12 LVV, 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 NU12 LVV registered?

NU12 LVV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is NU12 LVV safe to buy?

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