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WP62 JVK

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 JVK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slight damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt has slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 89,343 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slight damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt has slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,992 miles

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders.

Nearside track rod end slight play

exhaust poor

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,772 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 30,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre cracking and worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

some cracking to rear tyre walls

Fail 18 Jul 2019 24,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

some cracking to rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Dec 2018 23,305 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2018 23,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2017 22,459 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 22,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 20,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 16,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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 JVK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

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

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