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BF12 XNG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,291 mi
Last recorded100,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XNG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 100,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,279 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,228 miles

slight movement in headlamps but not insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 99,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

slight movement in headlamps but not insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,284 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 64,846 miles

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

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 XNG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

BF12 XNG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 XNG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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