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BL12 YFC

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 82,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2021 61,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,781 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 YFC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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