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AF12 YXB

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 110,545 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Front Suspension top mounts are slightly rough lock to lock turn

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

Rear silencer outer casing rotting off

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,074 miles

Rear silencer outer casing rotting off.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 105,068 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer outer casing rotting off.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear silencer outer casing rotting off

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,518 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks / rear box outer skin flaking off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Fail 25 Nov 2021 89,518 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks / rear box outer skin flaking off

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers have a light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,771 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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AF12 YXB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF12 YXB, 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 AF12 YXB registered?

AF12 YXB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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