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DS62 DKN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 DKN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 93,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorroectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrecly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt buckle outer casings missing. but still function as intended

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 89,093 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position button not working (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,937 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 64,419 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leAking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,724 miles

child seat fitted

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,657 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

child seat fitted

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DS62 DKN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS62 DKN, 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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DS62 DKN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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