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HJ62 LUW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,751 mi
Last recorded84,751 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 LUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,751 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,782 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,858 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,970 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front day time running light not working

both front tyre worn on edges

glow plug light flashing

rear exhaust box outer sink coming off

Fail 17 Sep 2019 47,970 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front day time running light not working

both front tyre worn on edges

glow plug light flashing

rear exhaust box outer sink coming off

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,657 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside and offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,681 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,744 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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HJ62 LUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HJ62 LUW, 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 HJ62 LUW registered?

HJ62 LUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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