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BJ12 VZW

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VZW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,110 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,110 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,031 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front bonnet latch siezed access grille and free off

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear side light works but dimmer than off side

Rear both rear tyres age cracking on inner rim and sidewall

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded and peeling

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded and peeling off

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,806 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r foot brake effort poorer than n/s/r

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front exhaust flexi seperating

Fail 30 Mar 2019 70,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r foot brake effort poorer than n/s/r

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front exhaust flexi seperating

Pass 2 May 2018 65,825 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,824 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,234 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 29 Apr 2017 59,234 miles

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

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

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,717 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 VZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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