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SO12 HPF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HPF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 98,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,159 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 98,159 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 89,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 79,798 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 79,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 70,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,843 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,057 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 53,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 44,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak at gearbox

Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak at gearbox

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 19,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 2mm and bald on edges

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 HPF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

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

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