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SO12 HMU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play at offside front wheel

suspension components showing signs if corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 66,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 64,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 64,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 62,567 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 62,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,650 miles

both rear tyres perished.

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perished & cuts on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perished & cuts on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2015 23,758 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked.

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 HMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

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

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