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BJ62 VYA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,942 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 103,939 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,795 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer shield slightly loose/rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe showing corrosion round wishbone mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 94,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing excessively rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and over 10 years old/distorting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer shield slightly loose/rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe showing corrosion round wishbone mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bushes/bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bushes/bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2022 88,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bushes/bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bushes/bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,857 miles

both front top suspension mounts creaking/notchy

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,426 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,469 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 36,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil level on min

Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil level on min

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 VYA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ62 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

BJ62 VYA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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