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GJ62 BYX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BYX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,853 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 100,387 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 100,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 84,127 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

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

Fail 10 May 2022 135,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

COOLING FAN COWLING NOT SECURE

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,990 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,683 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,026 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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GJ62 BYX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ62 BYX, 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 GJ62 BYX registered?

GJ62 BYX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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