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DY62 UFD

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,603 mi
Last recorded121,603 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 UFD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 121,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,857 miles

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,857 miles

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

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 105,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,588 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,481 miles

backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

n/s/f indicator unit has damage

slight engine oil leak sump area / crank seal

Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

n/s/f indicator unit has damage

slight engine oil leak sump area / crank seal

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 41,230 miles

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

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 UFD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY62 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

DY62 UFD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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