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SO12 HNB

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 68,080 miles

Coolant Low

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Bottom Bushes Slight Movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 68,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Low

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Bottom Bushes Slight Movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 65,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,848 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 47,427 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,201 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,462 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 34,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion , exhaust

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,564 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 13,420 miles

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

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 HNB is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

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

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