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WN62 VGU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 87,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,251 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,231 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,253 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 61,929 miles

Emissions not tested readings to high risk of damage to machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner drive shaft split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner drive shaft split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 33,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,372 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 11,367 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 VGU 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

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

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