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NU12 WUW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 WUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,238 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged (secure)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 91,238 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged (secure)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2023 83,752 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 83,752 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,103 miles

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Whole Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Whole Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated skin pealing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,851 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 28,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc 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 NU12 WUW, 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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NU12 WUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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