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BN12 YHR

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,691 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front head light beam pattern just met requirement

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

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

o/s/f drive shaft catching power steering pipe that's hanging

Fail 6 Jun 2023 88,689 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front head light beam pattern just met requirement

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

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

o/s/f drive shaft catching power steering pipe that's hanging

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,678 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,674 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,238 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,905 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

exhaust back box corroded but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,833 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 27,833 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 27,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 22,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,043 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 YHR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc 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 BN12 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

BN12 YHR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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