2012 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · NL62 UED
2012 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 96,466 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 UED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 96,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 UED 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 (NL62 UED) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Coil spring mounting insecure both rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NL62 UED Mileage History
- 19/07/202270,827 mi
- 15/09/202382,650 mi+11,823 mi
- 20/09/202489,273 mi+6,623 mi
- 03/09/202596,433 mi+7,160 mi
- 10/09/202596,466 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 8,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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