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SO12 HLZ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,409 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,199 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,700 miles

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

full exhaust detereiorated

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

full exhaust detereiorated

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,837 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,475 miles

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner wall

Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner wall

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 HLZ 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 75%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

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

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