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BL12 ORF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 84,648 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 84,571 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,429 miles

Rear both shock absorber casing corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 80,318 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,885 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,701 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 62,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 53,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,120 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 37,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension top worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose cover broken (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel liner loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust back box corrored

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,311 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,452 miles

Nearside running light not working.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside running light not working.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,421 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 28,421 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,849 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,018 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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BL12 ORF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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