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YC12 CJX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,475 mi
Last recorded64,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CJX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 64,475 miles

Offside Front Front driver seat has play moving back to front slightly

Rear Rear back box exhaust rusty

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 64,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front driver seat has play moving back to front slightly

Rear Rear back box exhaust rusty

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,904 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 61,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,806 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge & 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion on Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 58,806 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge & 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion on Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 55,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front strut top bearing rough when rotated

Fail 14 Nov 2022 55,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front strut top bearing rough when rotated

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 48,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust corroded

nearside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,703 miles

Front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 30,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YC12 CJX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC12 CJX, 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 YC12 CJX registered?

YC12 CJX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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