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YR62 VUC

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 138,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

oil light flashing

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,526 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 135,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,657 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount sticky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YR62 VUC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR62 VUC, 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 YR62 VUC registered?

YR62 VUC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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