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MV62 VZT

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 VZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 77,430 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 77,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,419 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 62,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 55,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,574 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded & coming away

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2018 44,463 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroded ( outer skin coming off )

sump corroded & damp

Fail 27 Dec 2018 44,463 miles

sump corroded & damp

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroded ( outer skin coming off )

Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,132 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 39,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,887 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,740 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 22,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 MV62 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

MV62 VZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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