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BG61 VBF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,620 mi
Last recorded107,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 107,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,692 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 97,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,443 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,275 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in offside rear light unit

Pass 27 May 2016 54,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BG61 VBF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG61 VBF, 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 BG61 VBF registered?

BG61 VBF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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