2011 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SB11 LWY
2011 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 121,817 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB11 LWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 121,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB11 LWY 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 (SB11 LWY) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SB11 LWY Mileage History
- 27/09/2024117,321 mi
- 02/10/2024117,323 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2025119,487 mi+2,164 mi
- 15/10/2025119,489 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2026121,817 mi+2,328 mi
Average of roughly 2,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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