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OV12 LUF

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 108,280 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,128 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 96,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil filler cap missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 83,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,334 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 71,334 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between cat and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,922 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2021 60,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,326 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust: Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,520 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearin g on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb put in wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box shield deterioration

tyre cracking on tread and side wall ,perished, strong advice

tyre cracking on treadand side wall ,perished, strong advice

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,002 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,238 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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OV12 LUF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OV12 LUF, 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 OV12 LUF registered?

OV12 LUF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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