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BL12 VMX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,750 mi
Last recorded80,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,750 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Surface Rust On Axle

Fail 24 Jan 2025 80,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Surface Rust On Axle

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,853 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 62,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 50,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unable to repair ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unable to repair ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 40,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,345 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both the rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,133 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 19,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VMX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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