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SO12 HNJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,061 mi
Last recorded47,061 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,041 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 33,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,853 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 26,850 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 21,868 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 21,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 18,041 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 18,041 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 14,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 9,372 miles

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 HNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

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