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BL12 VMK

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,918 mi
Last recorded29,918 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 29,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil just reading on dip stick (topped up by 1 litre)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 29,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is perishing and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil just reading on dip stick (topped up by 1 litre)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,006 miles

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

Oil level close to minimum level

Pass 4 Dec 2023 22,811 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 22,811 miles

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

Engine oil level below minimum on dip stick. Topped up by 1 litre before emissions test carried out

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 20,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 16,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 16,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,466 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,992 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 VMK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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