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HG12 OFZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,905 mi
Last recorded53,905 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 OFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,905 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit , inner tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 50,908 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f strut top mounts worn and rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged has worn through exposing and damaging cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around its inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit , inner tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,010 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f corroded/worn slightly , notchy when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded and outer skin peeling/crumbling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit and inner/outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

initial pre-check, oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald 205/45zr17 88w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the limit (1.75mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit and perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded / deteriorated / peeling

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the limit (1.75mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit and perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded / deteriorated / peeling

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 36,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,595 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 23,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 16,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 10,144 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,661 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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HG12 OFZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

HG12 OFZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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