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BT12 HCE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,838 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 75,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,607 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 67,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,595 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 47,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,570 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,154 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2016 23,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 23,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,776 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,776 miles

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

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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BT12 HCE 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 64.7%.

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 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 BT12 HCE, 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 BT12 HCE registered?

BT12 HCE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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