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YR62 XGS

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,193 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 79,193 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,479 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,889 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 27,810 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 24,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,008 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 18,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 15,128 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,182 miles

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 XGS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 YR62 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

YR62 XGS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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