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DS62 DKU

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,140 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,385 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,481 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

underside suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,296 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 51,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,968 miles

Nearside Front top mount play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre aged also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 50,968 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre aged also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 42,722 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/split

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,178 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing rough

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,997 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 18,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 16,535 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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DS62 DKU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 DS62 DKU, 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 DS62 DKU registered?

DS62 DKU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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