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OY62 DOU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,183 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming away but likely to fall off

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming away but likely to fall off

engine oil on level on min

oil change due message on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Borderline fail (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN ...............

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PRESENT ..............

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ............

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ............

Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,848 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN ...............

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PRESENT ..............

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ............

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ............

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,039 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 54,030 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 48,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,399 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES .............

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 14,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,198 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

started contingency test and then managed to get logged on

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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OY62 DOU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OY62 DOU, 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 OY62 DOU registered?

OY62 DOU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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