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BL12 OPW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OPW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,458 miles

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,395 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,310 miles

Dip beam switch intermittently faulty and turns on

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

Parking bake cables deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Dip beam switch intermittently faulty and turns on

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

Nearside front daytime running light not working

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

Parking bake cables deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2021 87,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,465 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after the Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall badly cracking (AGE?)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall badly cracking (AGE?)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,677 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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BL12 OPW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 BL12 OPW, 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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BL12 OPW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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