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YC12 VXO

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,283 miles

Central stop light not working

boot wont open

Fail 29 Apr 2026 53,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box outer casing rotten

boot wont open

Pass 7 May 2025 51,891 miles

exhaust box rear outer casing corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 51,891 miles

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

exhaust box rear outer casing corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 49,584 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2023 45,505 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,838 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 37,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 36,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,843 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,054 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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YC12 VXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

YC12 VXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is YC12 VXO safe to buy?

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