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BJ12 VZD

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,247 mi
Last recorded110,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VZD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,476 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 96,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,064 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stalk faulty (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,223 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,679 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside and inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outside tread

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outside tread

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

under body components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,965 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

under body components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 25,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,176 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 VZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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