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PN12 LPU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,675 mi
Last recorded64,675 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 64,675 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,964 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 23 May 2025 57,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at front offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 46,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,929 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 30,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,457 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 14,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,030 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 12,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,375 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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PN12 LPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN12 LPU, 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 PN12 LPU registered?

PN12 LPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PN12 LPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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