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DS61 DTZ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,423 mi
Last recorded49,423 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 43,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,864 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,400 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 35,400 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 27,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,315 miles

Rear Exhaust gas leak at rear silencer.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,990 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,643 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,893 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 9,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 9,053 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 DTZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS61 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

DS61 DTZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is DS61 DTZ safe to buy?

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