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VU61 YKM

2011 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,296 mi
Last recorded60,296 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Punto56,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 60,296 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2026 60,296 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,125 miles

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

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

Rear Backbox corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 51,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted and scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted and scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,310 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn close to tread markers

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,371 miles

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

nearside front o/side rear and n/side rear on year 10 date code

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,404 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 25,404 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 24,632 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 24,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,323 miles

Coolant level low, leak from radiator inlet pipe.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside gearbox output shaft seal weeping.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 22,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low, leak from radiator inlet pipe.

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside gearbox output shaft seal weeping.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,456 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 YKM is a 2011 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

VU61 YKM is a 2011 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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