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HG12 OFB

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,547 mi
Last recorded72,547 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,547 miles

Nearside Rear outer door sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,068 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock absorber gland bush worn, excessive lateral movement. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,192 miles

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

Front noise/knocking coming from front unable to identify

Offside Front indicator lens cracked and broken

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 69,080 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 flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front noise/knocking coming from front unable to identify

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front indicator lens cracked and broken

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 64,298 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2022 64,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 37,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,350 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2017 31,350 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 27,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,001 miles

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

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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HG12 OFB 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 70.6%.

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 HG12 OFB, 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 HG12 OFB registered?

HG12 OFB is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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