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DU61 XCA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,795 mi
Last recorded80,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XCA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,795 miles

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

Offside Front suspension leg top mount/bearing is worn and noisy

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2026 80,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension leg top mount/bearing is worn and noisy

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,703 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,703 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,138 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 42,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,231 miles

Advise rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 33,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2017 27,743 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,231 miles

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

small cracks showing on the tyre tread area nearside rear

small cracks showing on the tyre tread area offside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,414 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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DU61 XCA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU61 XCA, 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 DU61 XCA registered?

DU61 XCA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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