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PE12 WLX

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 WLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,378 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear shockers damp

Fail 13 Jan 2021 142,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers damp but no visible leaks reduced damping effect

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 133,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,310 miles

Nearside Front running light inop

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front day running light in op

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 94,365 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,306 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,754 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 83,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,053 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE12 WLX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PE12 WLX, 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 PE12 WLX registered?

PE12 WLX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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