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SO12 HNE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

General surface corrosion on suspension and braking system

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens broken

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 49,696 miles

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

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

surface corrosion all over suspension and brake components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box cover rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2022 44,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box cover rusty

Pass 17 May 2022 44,979 miles

under suspension components and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,916 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

puller for bonnet release damaged.

Fail 2 Aug 2020 44,915 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded causing oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,121 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 41,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 39,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,606 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tail lamp condensated

offside rear tail lamp condensated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,606 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tail lamp condensated

offside rear tail lamp condensated

rear exhaust silencer 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 HNE 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 66.7%.

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

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