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WP12 FBZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 FBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 115,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 106,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 77,031 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi join to the CAT is heavily blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box heavily rusted.

Pass 14 Jul 2019 69,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2019 69,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,505 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 1 Jun 2017 48,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small chunk missing from sidewall

rear box has slight corrosion on 1st layer skin

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small chunk missing from sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear box has slight corrosion on 1st layer skin

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 FBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

WP12 FBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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