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BT12 HCU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,520 mi
Last recorded176,520 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 176,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,045 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 160,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,960 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2021 150,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2020 149,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 144,505 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s/f headlamp broken but secure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s/f headlamp broken but secure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,182 miles

rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2017 132,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,632 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrossion in rear exhaust silencer

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 HCU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

BT12 HCU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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