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WP62 HGZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 HGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 101,191 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,694 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 95,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,334 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Nov 2021 88,334 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,132 miles

Front steering noisey in operation needs further investigation

Rear back box outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 73,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,691 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside 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 6 Dec 2017 52,715 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,303 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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 HGZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

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