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BN12 FAF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,386 mi
Last recorded54,386 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FAF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,332 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 49,332 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,462 miles

Rear Exhaust Section in Poor Condition

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,739 miles

Rear Exhaust section in poor condition.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,739 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,656 miles

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

Rear exhaust section outer skin in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust section outer skin in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,956 miles

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

Rear exhaust section, outer skin in poor condition

light cracking on offside & nearside rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,475 miles

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

light cracking on offside & nearside rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,909 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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BN12 FAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 BN12 FAF, 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 BN12 FAF registered?

BN12 FAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FAF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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