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HD12 AEJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 AEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,912 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer Heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,573 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,543 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 73,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,690 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,143 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,095 miles

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

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

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

steering feels slightly rough

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,671 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished on sidewalls and close to legal limit

both front tyres worn on edges

build up of water in boot compartment.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,671 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished on sidewalls and close to legal limit

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

build up of water in boot compartment.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,088 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,307 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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HD12 AEJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HD12 AEJ, 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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HD12 AEJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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