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DV62 SZR

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 SZR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 101,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 101,474 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 101,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 95,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,095 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,721 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both side corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,896 miles

reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,896 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rotted (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,060 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,388 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outter edge

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 SZR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV62 SZR, 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 DV62 SZR registered?

DV62 SZR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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