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FM12 BNN

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BNN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 86,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,204 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush area /arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 78,204 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner and outer advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush area /arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,579 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 46,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,104 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 16,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,784 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 13,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 6,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,309 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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FM12 BNN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM12 BNN, 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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FM12 BNN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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