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GL12 HRW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HRW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 87,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has signs of run flat damage

Rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2022 79,278 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has signs of run flat damage

Rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,804 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,993 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement in top bearing side to side (2.2.2 (b))

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 17 Dec 2019 73,993 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement in top bearing side to side (2.2.2 (b))

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,033 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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GL12 HRW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL12 HRW, 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 GL12 HRW registered?

GL12 HRW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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