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MT62 XVZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 XVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,090 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,133 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,122 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,090 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 67,090 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,125 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 60,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,100 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,124 miles

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 7 Dec 2016 39,331 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 28,332 miles

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

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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MT62 XVZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 MT62 XVZ, 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 MT62 XVZ registered?

MT62 XVZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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