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FV62 ZCF

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,834 mi
Last recorded158,834 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ZCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 158,834 miles

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

exhaust corrded but not blowing

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2022 158,830 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corrded but not blowing

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,622 miles

Front both front tyres stepping on the inner tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in drivers view ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 139,621 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts causing a clunking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front both front tyres stepping on the inner tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in drivers view ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,457 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting to Wear On Inner Edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,515 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,238 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,767 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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FV62 ZCF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV62 ZCF, 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 FV62 ZCF registered?

FV62 ZCF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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