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BJ12 HBO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,805 mi
Last recorded103,805 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 103,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 103,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Subframe cross brace damaged bent rubbing on exhaust system front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multi cuts in tread cords exposed low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Low tread cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise OIL level on dip stick below min mark

Pass 13 May 2025 95,648 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 95,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 92,598 miles

Front n/s and o/s top suspension mount notchy

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

Pass 11 May 2023 86,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 86,365 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 79,911 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 72,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 17 May 2021 72,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres have edge wear.195/55/16.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 21 May 2020 61,371 miles

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

backbox corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 50,934 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2017 32,889 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 32,889 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 25,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,625 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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BJ12 HBO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ12 HBO, 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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BJ12 HBO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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