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WP61 TWZ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 TWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,034 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2022 60,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure And reversing lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,137 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 57,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,933 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 49,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise close to limit and no visible tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box is corroded , not blowing

all tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,799 miles

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,389 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 28,738 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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WP61 TWZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP61 TWZ, 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 WP61 TWZ registered?

WP61 TWZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is WP61 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 TWZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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