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BF16 VAU

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,848 miles

Central exhaust system is slightly deteriorated.

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated/has minor leak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light out (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 84,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light out (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 69,592 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,181 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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BF16 VAU is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 35,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF16 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 VAU registered?

BF16 VAU is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is BF16 VAU safe to buy?

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