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YF12 LVX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,657 mi
Last recorded56,657 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 56,657 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 56,640 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from exhaust join after cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,438 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 56,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,044 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,533 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner tead

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil dripping on floor but not 75 mm in diameter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion bottle leaking ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,290 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight bulge on inner side, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 41,288 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight bulge on inner side, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 36,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,973 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 20,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 16,282 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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YF12 LVX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF12 LVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 LVX registered?

YF12 LVX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YF12 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 LVX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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