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BG61 VAE

2011 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,522 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 144,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,603 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,353 miles

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

different size tyres front & rear

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust slight blowing

oil low

sump has slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 69,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,250 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,494 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,755 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

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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BG61 VAE is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,871 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 BG61 VAE, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG61 VAE registered?

BG61 VAE is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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