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DY62 GFJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,390 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 104,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 88,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,537 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 73,537 miles

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

Back box outer skin corroded

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,301 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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DY62 GFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DY62 GFJ, 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 DY62 GFJ registered?

DY62 GFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for DY62 GFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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