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BL12 VLX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 108,674 miles

dent in nsf wheel

front & rear number plates deterioating

front / rear underside / suspension corroding

front tyres bald on edges

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2026 108,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf & osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

dent in nsf wheel

front & rear number plates deterioating

front / rear underside / suspension corroding

front tyres bald on edges

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,385 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime lamp inop

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s/f side repeaters fading

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washers inop and not in conjunction with wipers (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror covers missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (strong advise) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 70,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch broken

Nearside Rear side light dim

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,278 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,278 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear OSR TYRE SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE (TREAD ON OUTER SHOULDER)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,865 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre flexi mesh detrioted

exhaust corroded rear outer box skin peeling

front&rear regestration plate detrioted

u.b.c.w

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,091 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2019 48,091 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,103 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,020 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

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 VLX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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