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WP62 JMU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 97,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,896 miles

Nearside and offside under sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 91,896 miles

Nearside and offside under sills corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,808 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,395 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,009 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 56,009 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,687 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,687 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2018 52,651 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and dripping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded and backbox skin breaking up

front exhaust clamp at gearbox corroded and snapped but still supported at this time

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,735 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 48,735 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 42,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight tear on drivers wiper blade

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 JMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

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