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EK62 OPJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 OPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 159,640 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 159,640 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 155,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 154,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,863 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 149,863 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 148,088 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 148,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 145,840 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,082 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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EK62 OPJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK62 OPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 OPJ registered?

EK62 OPJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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