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WN62 VFR

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 83,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 83,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,490 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 75,490 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,530 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,365 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 47,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and back box outer skin coming off

Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded and back box outer skin coming off

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,232 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 VFR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN62 VFR, 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 WN62 VFR registered?

WN62 VFR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is WN62 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 VFR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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