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SO12 HNV

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,829 mi
Last recorded84,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 84,829 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfiring (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 81,341 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated pad thickness sensor wiring broken (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 81,340 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated pad thickness sensor wiring broken (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,120 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 77,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,856 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper suspension mounts notchy when turned

Front brake discs corroded & lipped

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

exhaust has slight blow

wipers smear

Fail 12 Jun 2023 68,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper suspension mounts notchy when turned

Front brake discs corroded & lipped

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

exhaust has slight blow

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,223 miles

Front brake discs lipped & worn

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly notchy

Rear shock absorbers very corroded

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs lipped & worn

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly notchy

Rear shock absorbers very corroded

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 51,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX PIPE CONNECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,300 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 43,300 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,815 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 HNV 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 58.8%.

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

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