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BL12 VMU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 83,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 54,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 38,895 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,474 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

BL12 VMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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