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SO12 HMK

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HMK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026
Pass 28 Jul 2025

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024

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

Offside Front Wing/wheel arch corroded.

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wing/wheel arch corroded.

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023
Pass 5 Jul 2022
Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,881 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,347 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 44,347 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 1,339 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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 HMK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

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

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