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NU12 XOW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,434 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,390 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,388 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre ? Wearing on inner edge ? Advise tracking check

Offside Front Tyre ? Badly worn on inner shoulder ? Strongly advise new tyre

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked in tread ? Advise new tyre

Slight coolant leak ? Radiator

Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,372 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 60,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,188 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated? Outer skin ? Not blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on outer edge ?

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,188 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriated? Outer skin ? Not blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on outer edge ?

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,139 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? Advise tracking check ?

Rear silencer deteriorated ? Not blowing ?

Rear wiper torn ?

Fail 12 Jan 2017 44,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? Advise tracking check ?

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated ? Not blowing ?

Rear wiper torn ?

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,719 miles

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

Slight distortion Nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2016 35,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight distortion Nearside rear tyre

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 XOW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

NU12 XOW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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