2011 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · EF61 FUV
2011 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 83,857 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF61 FUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 83,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF61 FUV 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 (EF61 FUV) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF61 FUV Mileage History
- 05/12/202270,357 mi
- 08/12/202376,700 mi+6,343 mi
- 06/08/202478,545 mi+1,845 mi
- 11/09/202583,721 mi+5,176 mi
- 16/09/202583,857 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 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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