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BL12 VLM

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VLM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door dented

Pass 25 Jun 2022 107,621 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,040 miles

Central Slight play felt in steering rack/pinion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,040 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 corners (4.4.3 (a))

Central Slight play felt in steering rack/pinion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 63,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,473 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre under inflated

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

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 VLM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL12 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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