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FX12 YBC

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Number plate light dim

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 100,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Number plate light dim

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,774 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION = MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

OIL SUMP PAN POUROUS / CORRODED / LEAKING

Fail 4 Feb 2025 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION = MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

OIL SUMP PAN POUROUS / CORRODED / LEAKING

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,142 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 185 65 15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,222 miles

rear exhaust back box getting quite rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracks appearing in all tyres on vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,495 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 24,495 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FX12 YBC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 FX12 YBC, 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 FX12 YBC registered?

FX12 YBC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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