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FT12 YVU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning left hand lock steering wheel bounces (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 105,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 108,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,925 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Casing Corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,246 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,053 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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FT12 YVU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FT12 YVU, 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 FT12 YVU registered?

FT12 YVU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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