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DF12 BSO

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 128,534 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing x3 (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight crossion all round

Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 13 Feb 2025 126,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioating and heat shield partially insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2023 108,482 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 108,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 98,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,715 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 69,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,097 miles

nearside rear coil spring rubber

Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,097 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring rubber

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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DF12 BSO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DF12 BSO, 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 DF12 BSO registered?

DF12 BSO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is DF12 BSO safe to buy?

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