2011 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · DS61 SZU
2011 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 115,914 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS61 SZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 115,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS61 SZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Fiat Punto (DS61 SZU) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS61 SZU Mileage History
- 13/01/202399,627 mi
- 10/01/2024106,603 mi+6,976 mi
- 10/01/2024106,603 mi
- 15/01/2025115,914 mi+9,311 mi
- 16/01/2025115,914 mi
Average of roughly 8,106 miles per year across 5 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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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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