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BK12 MXU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 MXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 114,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 114,076 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,942 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension and surrounding areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,077 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole at rear end of mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to sub-frame and all suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2024 102,077 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole at rear end of mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to sub-frame and all suspension components

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 96,711 miles

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

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

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

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))

corrosion around boyh rear shockabsorbers.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,666 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,176 miles

all four tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,785 miles

both rear wheel cylinders damp but have no visible leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,931 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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BK12 MXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 BK12 MXU, 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 BK12 MXU registered?

BK12 MXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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