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MV62 VZA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 VZA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,843 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 147,839 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 134,629 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S+N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,654 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,653 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 52,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 38,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MV62 VZA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV62 VZA, 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 MV62 VZA registered?

MV62 VZA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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