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WP12 FDU

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,486 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,047 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracks on sidewalls -175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracks on sidewalls -175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear silencer outer skin rotten off

knock from front suspension heard but unable to confirm cause at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords due to perishing-175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords due to perishing-175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracks on sidewalls -175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracks on sidewalls -175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear silencer outer skin rotten off

knock from front suspension heard but unable to confirm cause at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,841 miles

Front tyres heavily perished on inner sidewalls

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Nearside wiper smears

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

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,472 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box corroding

tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,668 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,668 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,793 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,765 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear selecter seal leaking

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 FDU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

Is WP12 FDU safe to buy?

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