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WP62 HNW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,033 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 71,589 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 71,588 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,966 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 63,879 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,412 miles

exhaust rear box the outer protective metal skin corroded incomplete.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted by tester s.f.ward (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted by tester s.f.ward (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box the outer protective metal skin corroded incomplete.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear valve stem slightley deterioriated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,276 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 HNW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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