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YR12 XHJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,422 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear boot wont open

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 92,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear boot wont open

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear back box outer shell corroded and collapsing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,612 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear back box outer shell corroded and collapsing

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,583 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,609 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,472 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,219 miles

exhaust front pipe and back box slightly blowing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe and back box slightly blowing

front tyres scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

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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YR12 XHJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR12 XHJ, 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 YR12 XHJ registered?

YR12 XHJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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