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GL12 XBS

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XBS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 69,841 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside day time light inoperative

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fitted incorrectly and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,709 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tailgate wont open

Fail 2 Sep 2020 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tailgate wont open

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,339 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2018 41,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and front flexi (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side and rear windows tinted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side and rear windows tinted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,436 miles

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

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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GL12 XBS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL12 XBS, 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 GL12 XBS registered?

GL12 XBS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GL12 XBS safe to buy?

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