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BT12 UDB

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,939 mi
Last recorded125,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UDB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,939 miles

Front Both front inner wheel arches damaged

Front Previous accident damage showing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fractures (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Temporay repair to securing bracket on headiight

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,750 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low

Oil pressure low message intermittently showing on dash

Previous accident damage to Nearside Front

Fail 28 Aug 2024 122,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil level low

Oil pressure low message intermittently showing on dash

Previous accident damage to Nearside Front

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever only has a limited amount of reserve travel

Fail 4 Aug 2023 115,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever only has a limited amount of reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,014 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,964 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,913 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2019 96,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,182 miles

Rear SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 15 Jul 2017 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak AND OFFSIDE REAR (2.7.3)

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

Rear SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,436 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,436 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside side (1.1.A.3b)

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 UDB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UDB, 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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BT12 UDB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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