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WP62 JLU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 JLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,582 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,844 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,693 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,568 miles

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

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,589 miles

General Surface Corrosion On Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Very Small Oil Weep Around N/S Driveshaft Seal Area At Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 50,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

General Surface Corrosion On Suspension Components

Oil leak, but not excessive Very Small Oil Weep Around N/S Driveshaft Seal Area At Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,378 miles

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 45,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,358 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 31,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin

Pass 16 Dec 2015 21,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 21,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 JLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

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

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