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YL12 CXS

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,288 mi
Last recorded74,288 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 CXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,288 miles

Brake pad warning wire snapped OSF.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,276 miles

Emissions not tested Due to failure of the flexible exhaust section. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox/Engine bracket rear of gearbox. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexible section damaged from the mounting broken. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both NS and OS (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Wing mirror missing.

Offside Front Pad warning light wore snapped.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,736 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,546 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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YL12 CXS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL12 CXS, 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 YL12 CXS registered?

YL12 CXS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YL12 CXS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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