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PY12 GBZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 GBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 124,471 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable outer sleeves knotted and detioriating

parking brake efficiency just meets requirements

sump corroded giving minor oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2025 124,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake cable outer sleeves knotted and detioriating

parking brake efficiency just meets requirements

sump corroded giving minor oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,622 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,989 miles

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

handbrake pulling slightly weaker in osr

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,522 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,769 miles

little reserve travel left on handbrake

park brake efficiency just in limits

Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel left on handbrake

park brake efficiency just in limits

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,292 miles

tyre walls beginning to perish on rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,222 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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PY12 GBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PY12 GBZ, 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 PY12 GBZ registered?

PY12 GBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for PY12 GBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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