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BK12 XMS

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XMS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,850 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,850 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,745 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 86,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,008 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,482 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))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 68,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,728 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 45,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,665 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,332 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn at outer shoulder

child seat fitted not allow to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XMS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK12 XMS, 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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BK12 XMS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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