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DJ51 BAN

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,119 mi
Last recorded64,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 BAN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,119 miles

Front subframe in a rusty condition

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Rear axle in a rusty condition

Pass 28 May 2024 62,375 miles

n/s front subframe corroding

o/s rear indicator bulb fading in colour

Pass 17 May 2023 60,297 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 60,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 58,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slightly seized

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 56,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,401 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,737 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 38,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,594 miles

Front Registration Number Plate Damaged and Cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior Mirror

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,045 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 25,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DJ51 BAN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc 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 DJ51 BAN, 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 DJ51 BAN registered?

DJ51 BAN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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