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WP62 JDU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,816 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,127 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,609 miles

Exhaust corroded rear

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded rear

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,767 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner faces off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive "SWEATING" on nearside area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded & flaking.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner faces off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 55,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged slplit (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner faces off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive "SWEATING" on nearside area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking, require attention soon, as is close to rear coil spring.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner faces off disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,089 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking gas

Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking gas

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,095 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 JDU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

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

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