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WN62 VHF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,914 mi
Last recorded74,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 74,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 62,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,947 miles

Backbox corroded but not blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Water ingress into light unit

Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Backbox corroded but not blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Water ingress into light unit

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,097 miles

Backbox corroded but not leaking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Water ingress into light unit

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,476 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded off

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

Offside Rear Water ingress in to light unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,103 miles

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

back box outer shell corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 40,054 miles

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

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

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,238 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 33,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,084 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,664 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 27,664 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very near limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,628 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 VHF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

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