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BJ12 VYV

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,578 mi
Last recorded174,578 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 174,578 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2024 174,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,882 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,444 miles

Central stop lamp is not connected

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 16% Brake lock 0% Readings: 140 / 80 KgF

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels / exhaust system

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Aug 2020 115,444 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 16% Brake lock 0% Readings: 140 / 80 KgF

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels / exhaust system

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 88,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 63,060 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box shield corroded / deteriorated

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 May 2016 16,427 miles

coolant leak

Fail 10 May 2016 16,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2015 11,436 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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BJ12 VYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ12 VYV, 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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BJ12 VYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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