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BL12 VLV

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,597 mi
Last recorded58,597 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 58,597 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front day time running light inop osf

Fail 10 Nov 2023 58,597 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front day time running light inop osf

Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front day time runner inop

sump corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 53,018 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front day time runner inop

back box corroded

sump corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,123 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 49,123 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,026 miles

Nearside Front strut bearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 35,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front day time running light inop

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,238 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,253 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on the outer side walls

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 VLV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 VLV, 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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What year was BL12 VLV registered?

BL12 VLV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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