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YC62 DZW

2012 Fiat Grand Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Grand Punto65,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DZW
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 136,638 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour also appears to mis fire (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm which is also under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure also both front inner arches damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

low fuel light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,190 miles

Front inner arch liners damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inop

exhaust has signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,190 miles

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

Front inner arch liners damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inop

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust has signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2021 126,539 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both front lower wish bones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

very little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 4 May 2020 120,469 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 120,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,354 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking Grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,052 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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YC62 DZW is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 65,852 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC62 DZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC62 DZW is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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