MOT Status
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145,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside DRL-inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions (Lambda) limits only just met - It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section in joint to rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Lamp not likely to fall off. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions (Lambda) limits only just met - It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section in joint to rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Lamp not likely to fall off. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine sump corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine sump corroded
Coil spring corroded Both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Cracked on gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number plate dirty
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested Vehicle has faulty clutch (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number plate dirty
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Coil spring corroded Both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Cracked on gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF12 VYW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 BF12 VYW, 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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BF12 VYW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2012.
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