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WP62 AFX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 AFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount/ bearing rough when rotated.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,793 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 94,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,677 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,677 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,866 miles

O/S/F WING DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 18 Aug 2020 71,866 miles

O/S/F WING DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,672 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 56,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,176 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,140 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,231 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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WP62 AFX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP62 AFX, 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 WP62 AFX registered?

WP62 AFX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is WP62 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 AFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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