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BL12 VME

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,182 mi
Last recorded51,182 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,873 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 45,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 42,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,917 miles

REAR EXHASUT BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 3 Sep 2022 39,917 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

REAR EXHASUT BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,550 miles

both rear shockers corroded

n/s/f shocker misting of oil

subframe front showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,417 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,928 miles

Nearside Rear outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,576 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,359 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 VME is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

Is BL12 VME safe to buy?

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