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FY62 VRW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,434 mi
Last recorded80,434 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VRW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 80,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,728 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,728 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,325 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,551 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 56,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp bulb not working

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp bulb not working

Rear exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,982 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,106 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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FY62 VRW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY62 VRW, 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 FY62 VRW registered?

FY62 VRW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FY62 VRW safe to buy?

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