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BJ12 WCC

2012 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,348 mi
Last recorded116,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WCC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,348 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various damage over vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2026 116,339 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,302 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 104,458 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling inner splash guard insecure (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 94,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bolt loose and clip broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wiper blade worn

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,406 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 57,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 41,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 18,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 WCC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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