2012 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SO12 HMF
2012 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 83,646 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 HMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 83,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 HMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (SO12 HMF) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SO12 HMF Mileage History
- 26/03/202473,224 mi
- 09/04/202473,233 mi+9 mi
- 03/04/202578,298 mi+5,065 mi
- 09/04/202683,646 mi+5,348 mi
- 09/04/202683,646 mi
Average of roughly 5,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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