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WP12 FAU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspect alternator bearings noisy

Fail 18 May 2026 97,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspect alternator bearings noisy

Pass 20 May 2025 84,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded & leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 84,854 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake operation excessively low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded & leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 75,237 miles

sump corroded, seeping oil

Pass 15 May 2023 65,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 56,192 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 56,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 45,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,761 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 37,761 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner - Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 32,384 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,907 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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WP12 FAU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 WP12 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

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

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