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BG12 UNX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,371 mi
Last recorded130,371 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UNX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 130,371 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 130,371 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,822 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension component's corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 115,822 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension component's corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 107,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,720 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 59,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,116 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,245 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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BG12 UNX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG12 UNX, 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 BG12 UNX registered?

BG12 UNX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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