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YC62 DZX

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,756 mi
Last recorded124,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DZX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,811 miles

Front SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 27 Jan 2025 116,811 miles

Front SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,258 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 99,920 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition, but not blowing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition, but not blowing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition (not blowing)

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition (not blowing)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,167 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded (but not blowing)

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded (but not blowing)

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and holed (but not blowing)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,563 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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YC62 DZX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC62 DZX, 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 YC62 DZX registered?

YC62 DZX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 DZX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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