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EX62 BFY

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 BFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 107,651 miles

Central Front Coolant leak radiator leaking / level low ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak / appears to be drive shaft seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 107,651 miles

Central Front Coolant leak radiator leaking / level low ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak / appears to be drive shaft seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,845 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,527 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 93,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,591 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,521 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2015 43,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2015 43,008 miles

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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EX62 BFY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX62 BFY, 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 EX62 BFY registered?

EX62 BFY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is EX62 BFY safe to buy?

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