2011 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · ML61 XCY
2011 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 149,611 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML61 XCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 149,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML61 XCY 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 (ML61 XCY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML61 XCY Mileage History
- 27/07/2024122,983 mi
- 05/08/2025138,276 mi+15,293 mi
- 16/08/2025138,638 mi+362 mi
- 17/08/2026149,611 mi+10,973 mi
- 18/08/2026149,611 mi
Average of roughly 12,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
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- 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
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