2011 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · CY11 FCU
2011 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 88,170 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY11 FCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 88,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY11 FCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Fiat Punto (CY11 FCU) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
CY11 FCU Mileage History
- 30/09/202280,476 mi
- 28/09/202384,182 mi+3,706 mi
- 01/10/202488,170 mi+3,988 mi
- 01/10/202488,170 mi
Average of roughly 3,838 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
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- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
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