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DS11 BKU

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 BKU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 137,138 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle & springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 133,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 126,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 126,163 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 119,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 111,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive supect ger selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box outer shield corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 111,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive supect ger selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box outer shield corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,531 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,800 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 12,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS11 BKU is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS11 BKU, 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 DS11 BKU registered?

DS11 BKU is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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