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BJ62 VXV

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,033 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,678 miles

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

Offside Front osf drl not working

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,571 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2021 71,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn excessively on outer edge (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run flat damage to both sidewalls (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread (175/65r15 ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn excessively on outer edge (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run flat damage to both sidewalls (175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread (175/65r15 ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,901 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 175/65r15

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,901 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 175/65r15

Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,473 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Pass 9 Jul 2017 45,746 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,745 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2016 39,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

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 VXV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ62 VXV, 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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What year was BJ62 VXV registered?

BJ62 VXV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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