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YC12 VYN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,616 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,788 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VYN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 VYN registered?

YC12 VYN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YC12 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VYN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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