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DV62 TCU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 TCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp and reflector loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus both rear shocks STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 65,495 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus both rear shocks STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front and both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 46,403 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 24,793 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 18,864 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 TCU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

DV62 TCU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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