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BF12 DZS

2012 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

209,276 mi
Last recorded209,276 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Fiat Grand Punto65,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DZS
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 209,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,580 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 178,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2016 150,533 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 150,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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BF12 DZS is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 65,852 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 DZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 DZS registered?

BF12 DZS is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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