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SE12 LXF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,712 mi
Last recorded45,712 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 LXF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 45,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 45,709 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 32,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 32,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 27,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut mounting bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,407 miles

Corrosion setting into exhaust centre and rear sections.

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

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Strut bearing noisey.

Fail 21 Jul 2021 23,407 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Led section of lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both.Torn and damaging windscreen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion setting into exhaust centre and rear sections.

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

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Strut bearing noisey.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,104 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,196 miles

Offside Front Strut bearing noisey.

Rear Both shock absorber outer casings corroded.

Rear Corrosion setting into exhaust rear box.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,595 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 11,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,353 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2016 9,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,341 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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SE12 LXF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE12 LXF, 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 SE12 LXF registered?

SE12 LXF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is SE12 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 LXF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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