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SE12 WLJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 WLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 71,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at front suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension badly corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside day time running light on

Fail 21 Jun 2024 69,708 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside day time running light on

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 64,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,824 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriating

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriating

Fail 2 Jun 2022 57,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi deteriating

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriating

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,333 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,417 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,417 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,565 miles

n/s/r shock absorber badly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Fail 6 Jul 2019 40,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r shock absorber badly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 34,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre close to limit and should replace asap

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,322 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

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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SE12 WLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SE12 WLJ, 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 SE12 WLJ registered?

SE12 WLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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