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SO12 HNM

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 91,290 miles

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

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

General corrosion all round

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

General corrosion all round

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,731 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,615 miles

Front strutt tops slightly sticking in operation

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside mirror casing missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front number plate damaged

Front strutt tops slightly sticking in operation

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside daytime running light inop

Nearside mirror case and glass missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,807 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 HNM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

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

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