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DA62 XUX

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XUX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,247 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 79,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,601 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 70,593 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

exhaust flexi deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,972 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 52,865 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 52,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,846 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 52,838 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split with cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 42,985 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,637 miles

front pads very low

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

front pads very low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,715 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Offside Rear cuts to sidewall and punctured

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,439 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 21,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,652 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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DA62 XUX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA62 XUX, 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 DA62 XUX registered?

DA62 XUX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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