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BF12 XME

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,300 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 93,298 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2023 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 71,650 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s door mirror glass ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,307 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,894 miles

n/s front day time running light not working

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 41,893 miles

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

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

n/s front day time running light not working

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,474 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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BF12 XME is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XME, 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 BF12 XME registered?

BF12 XME is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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