2010 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · PL10 KHZ
2010 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 97,471 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL10 KHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 97,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 KHZ 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 2010 Fiat Punto (PL10 KHZ) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
PL10 KHZ Mileage History
- 26/09/202253,428 mi
- 02/10/202370,573 mi+17,145 mi
- 29/05/202595,696 mi+25,123 mi
- 02/06/202595,696 mi
- 27/05/202697,471 mi+1,775 mi
Average of roughly 12,015 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: Average
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
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- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
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