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SO12 HLW

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HLW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,395 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,158 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,158 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracked

vehicle does not have a front anti roll bar fitted, this appears to be standard

Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil level on minimum

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracked

vehicle does not have a front anti roll bar fitted, this appears to be standard

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 28,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,450 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 HLW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

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

Is SO12 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 HLW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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