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VU61 YHX

2011 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YHX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 131,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,838 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,030 miles

Centre Heat Shield Detached on one corner

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 113,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Both o/s and n/s (6.2.3 (a))

Centre Heat Shield Detached on one corner

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump showing sign of corrosion and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,244 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump showing sign of corrosion and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,198 miles

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

Nearside Front mcpherson top mountin worn

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,733 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOCX CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,733 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

EXHAUST BACK BOCX CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,559 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,380 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/ubcc

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 45,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,097 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 YHX is a 2011 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHX, 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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VU61 YHX is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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