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VU61 YHL

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,159 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box sevearly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box sevearly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,397 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,394 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,665 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 53,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nearly bold on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,228 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,155 miles

nearside rear tyre low outside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2016 31,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre low outside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,920 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,947 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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VU61 YHL is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU61 YHL, 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 VU61 YHL registered?

VU61 YHL is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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