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MT12 HZC

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 HZC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,105 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,138 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2023 81,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 72,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,931 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,931 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 63,074 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 49,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,907 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 30,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,407 miles

185/65tr15 continental

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

both headlamp aims on lowest passable line.

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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MT12 HZC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT12 HZC, 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 MT12 HZC registered?

MT12 HZC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is MT12 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 HZC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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