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HAZ 4960

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,830 mi
Last recorded110,830 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 4960
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 110,830 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi slip joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,739 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 84,268 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,051 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 83,049 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,684 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,134 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HAZ 4960 is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAZ 4960, 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 HAZ 4960 registered?

HAZ 4960 is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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