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RE12 HMV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,757 mi
Last recorded80,757 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 HMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,757 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edges

surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2025 80,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edges

surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,526 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2024 76,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,869 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 73,869 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,489 miles

battery weak

surface corrosion rear axle,sump,oil filter,exhaust

Pass 13 May 2021 62,667 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear exhaust

Pass 14 May 2020 58,662 miles

exhaust corroding rear

Fail 14 May 2020 58,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak top hose ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding rear

front discs wearing

Pass 9 May 2019 52,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 52,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 May 2018 45,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 31,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 18,747 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak

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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RE12 HMV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE12 HMV, 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 RE12 HMV registered?

RE12 HMV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RE12 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 HMV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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