MOT Status
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96,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for BF16 VAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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