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WP61 UGS

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,909 mi
Last recorded90,909 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,909 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))

Parking Brake efficiency 17%

Fail 4 Nov 2025 90,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Parking Brake efficiency 17%

Fail 27 Oct 2025 90,526 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,084 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 75,764 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,854 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 65,850 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel at lever (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only met required % 16%

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,128 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,748 miles

Breather pipe cracked

Exhaust tail box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,141 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 27,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,978 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 20,978 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s front plastic inner wing insecure

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 UGS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UGS, 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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WP61 UGS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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