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YC12 VYO

2012 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,736 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and components

Fail 13 Jan 2023 55,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,104 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,667 miles

rear silencer outer skin rusted no exhaust leak at present

Fail 24 Jan 2020 40,667 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin rusted no exhaust leak at present

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,670 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 VYO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 YC12 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

YC12 VYO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 VYO 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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