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MV62 VZJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,673 mi
Last recorded48,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 48,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 47,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 45,737 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 44,433 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 43,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 34,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 34,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 21,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 21,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,014 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 13,879 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,374 miles

all 4 x tyre outer sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2015 1,785 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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MV62 VZJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MV62 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

MV62 VZJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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