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YR62 VVM

2012 Fiat Punto

Multi-colour Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,632 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 87,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,700 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,295 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 68,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,631 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 58,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,273 miles

under tray fitted to underside

Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted to underside

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 VVM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Multi-colour with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR62 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

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

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