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DY14 VUU

2014 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat Punto45,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 VUU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 79,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,887 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 62,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.47 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 55,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault, illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Reamost joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.47 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,354 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 49,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders - 195/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders - 195/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,595 miles

Nearside Front inner pad wearing close to wear indicator/sensor

exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,346 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 35,346 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,293 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 26,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,012 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

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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DY14 VUU is a 2014 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DY14 VUU, 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 DY14 VUU registered?

DY14 VUU is a 2014 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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