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DE62 TXJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,823 mi
Last recorded71,823 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 71,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,526 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 61,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 58,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,935 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,368 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 33,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre very close to being illegal

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,861 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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DE62 TXJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol 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 DE62 TXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 TXJ registered?

DE62 TXJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is DE62 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 TXJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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