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J7 HBO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,349 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,495 miles

Coolant leak on radiator ()

Nearside Front DRL bulb not working

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coolant leak on radiator ()

Nearside Front DRL bulb not working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,179 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,106 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,811 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,362 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 48,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,084 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,964 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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J7 HBO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc 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 J7 HBO, 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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J7 HBO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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