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WP61 TXH

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 TXH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,305 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 141,305 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 131,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 131,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 126,554 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,344 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))

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

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

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

Park brake effort only just met, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 122,344 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Park brake effort only just met, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,246 miles

Rear exhaust outer layer deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread worn close to canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch broken

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front under shield insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake wear indicator wires are broken

Fail 18 Feb 2020 110,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread worn close to canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch broken

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front under shield insecure

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake wear indicator wires are broken

Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,811 miles

DRL not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

DRL not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,888 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 79,888 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,466 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but is not blowing.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,466 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but is not blowing.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 33,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TXH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

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