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DS61 DTX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,623 mi
Last recorded96,623 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DTX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 96,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,695 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 77,695 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 71,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 56,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,754 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,749 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 45,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 45,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2017 33,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,215 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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DS61 DTX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS61 DTX, 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 DS61 DTX registered?

DS61 DTX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is DS61 DTX safe to buy?

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