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BJ62 LXZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,196 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 49,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,231 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 46,217 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,640 miles

Exhaust ( back box ) corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall cracking ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall cracking ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,275 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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BJ62 LXZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ62 LXZ, 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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BJ62 LXZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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