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CO51 BYO

2011 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 BYO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 119,115 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise replacement (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs at Front panel mounts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and partially missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot could not be opened at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2026 119,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise replacement (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs at Front panel mounts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and partially missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot could not be opened at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,145 miles

Boot couldn't be opened at time of test

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose mounting clip missing/pipe still secure

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most split: Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 105,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Calliper spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Boot couldn't be opened at time of test

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose mounting clip missing/pipe still secure

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most split: Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 86,055 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,776 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,436 miles

Both front upper spring mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,945 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake inner pads look low

n/s/f drive shaft sill leaking

n/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,834 miles

Position lamp not working all with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake inner pads look low

n/s/f drive shaft sill leaking

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth inner edge needs attention

n/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 65,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. both front tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,221 miles

front brake discs worn /lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2018 50,221 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn /lipped

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,408 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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CO51 BYO is a 2011 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CO51 BYO, 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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CO51 BYO is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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