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RO62 VSJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 60,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,537 miles

Exhaust box rusty

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 17 Feb 2025 59,534 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust box rusty

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 7 Mar 2024 57,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,044 miles

front discs corroded

rear indicators slightly white

springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,222 miles

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

nearsidefront tyre has damage plus lump on outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2021 47,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearsidefront tyre has damage plus lump on outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,485 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 45,485 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,095 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 38,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 35,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,035 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 27,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

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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RO62 VSJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 RO62 VSJ, 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 RO62 VSJ registered?

RO62 VSJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is RO62 VSJ safe to buy?

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