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DV62 GWA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 GWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,411 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyre inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 5 Oct 2024 94,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component missing Front anti roll bar and drop linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,170 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,201 miles

Front subframe a little rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,817 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front subframe a little rusty

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Image passes MOT but a little diminished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,010 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,264 miles

Both offside tyres worn and perished

Gearbox noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,264 miles

Both offside tyres worn and perished

Gearbox noisy

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,913 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,248 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,107 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,945 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 41,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Adjusted and passed (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,370 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,370 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn

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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DV62 GWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV62 GWA, 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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DV62 GWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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