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WP62 HNJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,500 mi
Last recorded135,500 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 135,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 129,320 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 126,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 108,495 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 108,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 102,301 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 102,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,905 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,280 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 49,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 HNJ 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

WP62 HNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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