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DS61 DUH

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DUH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing thin (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing thin (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,810 miles

Nearside Front day runner light inop

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,513 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured os,ns (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,968 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured os,ns (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,017 miles

Front advise front tyres low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,602 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 DUH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS61 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

DS61 DUH is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DS61 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 DUH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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