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SO12 HLY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,485 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 71,485 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,854 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,042 miles

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

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 HLY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

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

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