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DY62 UFK

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2026 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,810 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2025 96,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,763 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 68,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,493 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,345 miles

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2020 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,734 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2018 59,733 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 55,668 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 UFK 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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

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

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