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L3 HXM

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 HXM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 107,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 107,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 85,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked & Perished 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked & Perished 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Very Corroded (7.1.2)

Slight Coolant Leak (radiator)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 54,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked & Perished 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked & Perished 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Very Corroded (7.1.2)

Slight Coolant Leak (radiator)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,884 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,333 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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L3 HXM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L3 HXM, 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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L3 HXM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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