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WP62 HGN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,419 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,419 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,259 miles

Sump corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 101,259 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,815 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 93,814 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,744 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,622 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 83,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,022 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 81,021 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,515 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,806 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,517 miles

NS front day running light inoperative

NS rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 48,513 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

NS front day running light inoperative

NS rear tyre wearing on the 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 HGN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

WP62 HGN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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