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WP62 HFU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,713 mi
Last recorded185,713 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 HFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,713 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated throughout - Not leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 185,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system deteriorated throughout - Not leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 171,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,006 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,708 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 53,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 49,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn to 2mm and balding on outer edge

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 HFU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

Is WP62 HFU safe to buy?

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