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GU61 SZJ

2011 Fiat Punto Evo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,967 mi
Last recorded132,967 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto Evo55,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 SZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 132,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 127,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 127,106 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,394 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded second skin

Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded second skin

Pass 2 May 2020 119,226 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 May 2020 119,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both sides rear tires out of shape.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,434 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,033 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,896 miles

near side front tyre has surface damage on outer side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,692 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

Based on 67,338 MOT tests across 4,471 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,573
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
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GU61 SZJ is a 2011 Fiat Punto Evo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Punto Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 55,978 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 Evo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat Punto Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU61 SZJ is a 2011 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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