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SB12 HZC

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,953 mi
Last recorded95,953 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HZC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,953 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at retaining clip (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake wear wire broken hanging low

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at retaining clip (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,906 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 81,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and to low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,543 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,545 miles

sump pan porous

Fail 29 Mar 2019 51,545 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sump pan porous

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,380 miles

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 36,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,442 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 22,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,911 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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SB12 HZC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB12 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 SB12 HZC registered?

SB12 HZC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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