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R7 HLA

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 HLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 116,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,836 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,759 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,837 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre excessively perished

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,837 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre excessively perished

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,844 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,030 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 14,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,646 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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R7 HLA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc 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 R7 HLA, 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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R7 HLA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is R7 HLA safe to buy?

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