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AF12 YXS

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,158 mi
Last recorded117,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 101,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 96,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 90,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box sheet peels off.

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 90,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box sheet peels off.

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 86,145 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 86,145 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,494 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bearings slightly rough in operation both sides

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut top bearings slightly rough in operation both sides

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,086 miles

Front Both front suspension topmount(s) not operating smoothly

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 1 Oct 2020 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both front suspension topmount(s) not operating smoothly

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,070 miles

Front both macpherson strut mounting making noise when turn steering

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

Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,070 miles

Front both macpherson strut mounting making noise when turn steering

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,157 miles

Front bumper insecure

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 YXS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc 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 AF12 YXS, 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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AF12 YXS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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