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DS61 DYW

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,240 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 80,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear beam axle corroded

air box in engine bay loose

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 49,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin coming off

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 45,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,749 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 41,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all tyres slightly cracking

engine breather split (long)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone 'b' ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,182 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted couldn't check seat belt

Pass 21 Feb 2015 6,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYW, 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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DS61 DYW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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