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WN62 VFZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,362 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,187 miles

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

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))

rear exhaust casing damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,126 miles

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

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

rear exhaust casing damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust casing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,815 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,543 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded, but not leaking at time of testing.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,305 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 70,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,156 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 52,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,628 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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WN62 VFZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFZ, 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 WN62 VFZ registered?

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

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