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WN62 VFE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,659 mi
Last recorded143,659 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 143,659 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight leak of antifreeze from radiator

Fail 30 Sep 2025 143,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements unable to put side lights on without headlights (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,809 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 133,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch not turning on and off (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery charge light on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Border line (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights on all the time

Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Border line (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights on all the time

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,875 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 110,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,595 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s badly perished and spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,816 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 84,328 miles

Electronic power steering not working battery light on and power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close to limit border line (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,661 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,069 miles

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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WN62 VFE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 WN62 VFE, 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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WN62 VFE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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