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MV62 WBG

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,845 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 69,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 67,011 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 63,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,171 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,105 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cables corroded for park break (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 48,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,388 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 44,388 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail suspension top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail suspension top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking break poor

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat is fitted with child seat, so unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt.

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 WBG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV62 WBG registered?

MV62 WBG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is MV62 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WBG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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