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DF61 LKK

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LKK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,472 miles

vehicle has been undersealed / under carriage

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,403 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount bearing stiff

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut mount bearing stiff

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 64,981 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to Centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wear to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,379 miles

Nearside Front top mount clunking on lock to lock

Offside Front Inner Edge worn but no chords exposed

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

Rear Exhaust Heat shield Loose

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,923 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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DF61 LKK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF61 LKK, 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 DF61 LKK registered?

DF61 LKK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is DF61 LKK safe to buy?

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