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NV12 XLU

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 XLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (Both Tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possable rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possable rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outerskin corrdoded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 62,958 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust outerskin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 58,800 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 54,851 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 54,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 49,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 49,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 44,105 miles

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

Front drivers wiper worn/split

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut in tread

number plate lamp covers sprayed over

Pass 31 May 2016 42,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,023 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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NV12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV12 XLU, 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 NV12 XLU registered?

NV12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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