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YR12 YXO

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,758 mi
Last recorded117,758 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,709 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,906 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 106,160 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,857 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,856 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,377 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,421 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 47,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

YR12 YXO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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