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DU11 MHF

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,402 mi
Last recorded86,402 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 MHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2022 86,400 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,850 miles

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

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

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

Under body suspension components surface rust, petrol cap flap missing.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under body suspension components surface rust, petrol cap flap missing.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,536 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,536 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached outer sleeve rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,041 miles

Rear Exhaust box Rotted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Rear Exhaust box Rotted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,517 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing water ingress

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

all roadsprings corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly rubbed

engine breather split

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but still secure

oil leak on gearbox

rear seat cover removed to access seatbelts

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,517 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing water ingress

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

all roadsprings corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly rubbed

engine breather split

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but still secure

oil leak on gearbox

rear seat cover removed to access seatbelts

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrulls

engine breather hose split

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,370 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread type (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread type (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long thin engine breather hose split

Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread type (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing siezed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread type (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long thin engine breather hose split

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,520 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU11 MHF 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 55%.

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 DU11 MHF, 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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DU11 MHF is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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