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DS61 SZY

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SZY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 68,862 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 68,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 61,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 61,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,695 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,641 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 56,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,575 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 52,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 36,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,095 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 SZY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 SZY registered?

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

Is DS61 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 SZY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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