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SO12 HMY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,460 mi
Last recorded82,460 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,460 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 82,460 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 77,532 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,322 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre tread @ 3mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 24,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,997 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

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 HMY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

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

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