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KU62 LWC

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,122 mi
Last recorded120,122 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 LWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 112,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 112,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,196 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,196 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,423 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Fail 22 Sep 2021 104,423 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 0KG NEARSIDE 124KG

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 17 Aug 2020 92,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,733 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Fail 24 Aug 2019 85,668 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,691 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm under inflated and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm under inflated and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 67,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm under inflated and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm under inflated and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF driving lamp not working

Fail 13 Aug 2016 51,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF driving lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,871 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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KU62 LWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU62 LWC, 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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KU62 LWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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