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BF62 TZV

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 TZV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,874 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded in casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 95,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended osr seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded in casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,646 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 91,646 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule , both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but secure

park brake efficiency 18%

Fail 22 Aug 2023 87,112 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule , both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but secure

park brake efficiency 18%

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,557 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,364 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,673 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,643 miles

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,732 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,732 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,341 miles

obstruction removed zone 'b'

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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BF62 TZV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF62 TZV, 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 BF62 TZV registered?

BF62 TZV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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