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BP12 EJL

2012 Fiat Punto

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 EJL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S Day running lamp inop/

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s drl inop

Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s drl inop

Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s drl inop

Fail 16 Feb 2024 55,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s drl inop

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,922 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,601 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,726 miles

Rear of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,340 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,097 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,024 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BP12 EJL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP12 EJL, 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 BP12 EJL registered?

BP12 EJL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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