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BP12 EJY

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 EJY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,473 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,443 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorating slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 72,038 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,321 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,416 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

exhaust front pipe bracket deteriorated but still supported

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,524 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,197 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,490 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,941 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,269 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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BP12 EJY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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