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BP12 FHY

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,946 mi
Last recorded46,946 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,946 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 46,946 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,933 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,136 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 39,090 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 35,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box highly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 23,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box highly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,220 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking in tread

deep cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,250 miles

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 14,250 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded.

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 FHY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

BP12 FHY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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