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WN62 VGL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,215 mi
Last recorded47,215 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack joint has slight play

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and broken away.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,467 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,581 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 41,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,501 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,906 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 38,906 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,145 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2021 38,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 31,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 31,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 23,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,894 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 VGL 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

Is WN62 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 VGL 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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