2011 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · MV11 AVP
2011 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 124,185 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV11 AVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 124,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV11 AVP 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 (MV11 AVP) between February 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MV11 AVP Mileage History
- 04/02/2025122,195 mi
- 07/01/2026124,160 mi+1,965 mi
- 12/01/2026124,160 mi
- 12/06/2026124,172 mi+12 mi
- 21/09/2026124,185 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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