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HY12 PZP

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 PZP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,110 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT NOT WORKING

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD AND NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY ON LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

DRIVERS SEAT TILT NOT WORKING

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD AND NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY ON LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,802 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 9 Dec 2020 76,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS SEAT TILT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,339 miles

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

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

drivers seat doesn't tilt forward

Fail 30 May 2019 55,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

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

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

drivers seat doesn't tilt forward

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak no oil at time of test. 3ltr added. also has slight rattle ()

Offside Front seat dose not fold dawn limiting access in and out of offside rear passenger seat

Fail 31 May 2017 29,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak no oil at time of test. 3ltr added. also has slight rattle ()

Offside Front seat dose not fold dawn limiting access in and out of offside rear passenger seat

Pass 31 May 2016 24,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 20,777 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

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 PZP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY12 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

HY12 PZP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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