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WP62 HTJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 82,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,074 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,026 miles

Corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,026 miles

Corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,687 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 75,864 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,521 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 74,521 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,268 miles

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,265 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 59,216 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,855 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 37,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,977 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 29,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,054 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 24,054 miles

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

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 HTJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

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

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