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NU12 WWC

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 WWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,046 miles

Both front brake caliper springs missing

Fail 7 Nov 2023 116,038 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate tinted (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front brake caliper springs missing

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large crack (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large crack (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth showing metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected warning on dash and very heavy steering (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,468 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,153 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,764 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

items removed from drivers view at start of test

rear exhaust box outer skin split open and catching nearside rear suspension spring

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2019 62,764 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

items removed from drivers view at start of test

rear exhaust box outer skin split open and catching nearside rear suspension spring

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light inop

Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

high level stop light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,314 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 32,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,613 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 28,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,563 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 WWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc 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 NU12 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

NU12 WWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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