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GL12 XBX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 85,843 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,068 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2022 80,068 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,303 miles

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

exhausts back box corroded/ skin peeling

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,303 miles

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

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

exhausts back box corroded/ skin peeling

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 67,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,214 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 XBX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

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

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