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VN61 VJM

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,837 mi
Last recorded109,837 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,837 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,795 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cut and bord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2023 109,678 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Offside Rear Door Damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear mount rubber bush split ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,481 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear mount rubber bush split ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,929 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear door has dent

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door has dent

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 34,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyre wear uneven.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre wear uneven.

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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VN61 VJM is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN61 VJM, 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 VN61 VJM registered?

VN61 VJM is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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