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BG61 VCL

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,205 mi
Last recorded66,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,205 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 66,179 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured axle holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 57,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 44,974 miles

both front day time running lights inop

exhaust flexi corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shockers slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,374 miles

Front Exh flexy deteriorating

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 40,374 miles

Front Exh flexy deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,179 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 34,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 25,079 miles

Front front suspension components corroded

Rear rear shock absorber casings corroded

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 25,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed through cut/cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished and cracked but, not cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear shock absorber casings corroded

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,904 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate on sidewalls

Fail 8 Dec 2017 23,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate on sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,381 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 3 Dec 2015 20,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 14,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VCL is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BG61 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

BG61 VCL is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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