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YR62 VWE

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,190 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,360 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 74,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,177 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 14,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2015 14,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VWE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

YR62 VWE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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