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SO12 HLN

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 80,601 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to chaffed flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exh leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle at spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

ADVISE CUSTOMER NOT TO DRIVE CAR DUE TO OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,430 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R15, Dot code 15, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R15, Dot code 12, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R15, Dot code 13, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R15, Dot code 12, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported @ gearbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel trim needs fixed or replaced

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 35,819 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,045 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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SO12 HLN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO12 HLN, 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 SO12 HLN registered?

SO12 HLN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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