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DA62 XUZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,710 mi
Last recorded144,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XUZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 134,422 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,401 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 131,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 130,572 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,340 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front SHOCKS ARE WEAK/WORN, BOTH

Front TRACKING IS OUT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges,185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front SHOCKS ARE WEAK/WORN, BOTH

Front TRACKING IS OUT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges,185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,286 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 101,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 63,757 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,557 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 XUZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DA62 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

DA62 XUZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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