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WP12 EWM

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,383 mi
Last recorded74,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 EWM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 74,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running bulb not working

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,970 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,165 miles

Rear Back box outer skin corroded and split not currently blowing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,514 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 36,512 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,543 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal oil leak

Nearside Rear shock absorber has corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber has corrsion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 15,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 12,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,623 miles

all tyres are cracking on the outer side walls but not to the cords

both rear lamp units are misty up not affecting the lamp operation

Fail 24 Jun 2015 9,623 miles

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

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

all tyres are cracking on the outer side walls but not to the cords

both rear lamp units are misty up not affecting the lamp operation

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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WP12 EWM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP12 EWM, 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 WP12 EWM registered?

WP12 EWM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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