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FP12 YCX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,392 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 100,386 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,270 miles

Rear exhaust box outer covering insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2024 95,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer covering insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut top operation stiff

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount noisy when rotating

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

coolant leak around radiator area

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2022 87,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount noisy when rotating

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

coolant leak around radiator area

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,203 miles

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

Offside Front top strut bearing worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

interior mirror missing

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,737 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint fractured.

Light corrosion on both front coil springs.

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))

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

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

O/S/F Top strut mounting bearing rough to rotate.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,716 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi joint fractured.

Light corrosion on both front coil springs.

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))

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

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

O/S/F Top strut mounting bearing rough to rotate.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,698 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in side wall 185/65/15h ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise tracking and change (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 4.5mm tread ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,104 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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FP12 YCX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP12 YCX, 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 FP12 YCX registered?

FP12 YCX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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