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BP12 EKM

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 EKM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf flexi brake hoses rubber cover swollen poss due to corrosion would advise further inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf flexi brake hoses rubber cover swollen poss due to corrosion would advise further inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,571 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,995 miles

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,525 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 58,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,891 miles

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,238 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 44,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,691 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 38,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,753 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKED

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,558 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 EKM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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