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BL12 VLT

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VLT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 83,145 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded. front flexible section is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded. front flexible section is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,131 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror cover is missing

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,617 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,030 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 38,952 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level not reading on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed repair split & core exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,146 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box is corroded (no leaks)

Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,632 miles

both front indicator colour faded

both rear tyres slight perishing in tread

nearside rear tyre tread is worn to 2.3mm

offside front tyre outer edge of tread is worn smooth

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 27,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator colour faded

both rear tyres slight perishing in tread

nearside rear tyre tread is worn to 2.3mm

offside front tyre outer edge of tread is worn smooth

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 19,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VLT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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