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DS62 DMO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 DMO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 71,624 miles

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

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2025 71,595 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,173 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2023 54,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 45,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,760 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 41,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,797 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 35,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nsf indicator lamp slightly pushed through bumper, still secure

nsr tyre outer wall perished

osf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2017 29,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nsf indicator lamp slightly pushed through bumper, still secure

nsr tyre outer wall perished

osf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DMO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

DS62 DMO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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