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FR12 BNB

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BNB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,258 miles

age cracking to tyre walls and may soon require changing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,921 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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FR12 BNB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FR12 BNB, 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 FR12 BNB registered?

FR12 BNB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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