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SO12 HMZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,197 mi
Last recorded65,197 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HMZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

offside front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,605 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Damaged/Insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp Bracket Damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shockers Corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Damaged/Insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Bracket Damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shockers Corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 51,646 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shockers Corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edge

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

Offside Front Top Shocker Mount Slight Play

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shockers Corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 25,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 19,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 19,195 miles

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

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 HMZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

SO12 HMZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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