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PE12 BFA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 BFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 84,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 79,268 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,329 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,946 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,221 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,221 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,282 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box starting too corrode.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,897 miles

ex backbox corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,269 miles

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,576 miles

ex tailpipe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 27,576 miles

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

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,234 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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PE12 BFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE12 BFA, 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 PE12 BFA registered?

PE12 BFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 BFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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