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YC12 VYV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,169 miles

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

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

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

steering has clunk noise lock to lock on free turn plat

Fail 4 Feb 2026 95,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

steering has clunk noise lock to lock on free turn plat

Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,792 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall rubber cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 44,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,162 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 VYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

YC12 VYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 VYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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