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HY12 MUW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,061 mi
Last recorded77,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 MUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,575 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 60,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,106 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heavily corroded, recommend replacement

oil leak around Gearbox area

Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heavily corroded, recommend replacement

oil leak around Gearbox area

shock absorbers should ideally be changed in pairs, to keep the suspension symmetrical.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,673 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,611 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 24,611 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,784 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,784 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 18,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HY12 MUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc 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 HY12 MUW, 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 HY12 MUW registered?

HY12 MUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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