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SO12 HLU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,818 mi
Last recorded71,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 71,818 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,048 miles

ALL underside of vehicle including all suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,048 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL underside of vehicle including all suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,793 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 45,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,737 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,716 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 HLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO12 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

SO12 HLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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