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DSZ 118

2014 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat Punto45,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 118
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 136,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,845 miles

N/s wiper

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

N/s wiper

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2025 149,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 105,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 130,435 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 130,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,052 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover peeling.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 98,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover peeling.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,218 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake pad warning light displayed on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,983 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 41,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 35,217 miles

Drivers Wiper split

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,217 miles

Drivers Wiper split

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges and cuts in inner walls

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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DSZ 118 is a 2014 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2014 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 45,676 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 DSZ 118, 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 12 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSZ 118 registered?

DSZ 118 is a 2014 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is DSZ 118 safe to buy?

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