2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · LO12 AJV
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 59,117 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 AJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 59,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 AJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (LO12 AJV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LO12 AJV Mileage History
- 04/09/202457,164 mi
- 19/08/202557,762 mi+598 mi
- 02/09/202557,797 mi+35 mi
- 26/08/202659,088 mi+1,291 mi
- 24/09/202659,117 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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