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BG16 XCL

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,990 miles

front macpherson strut top bearings noisy in operation

Fail 28 Mar 2026 57,990 miles

Offside Outer 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))

front macpherson strut top bearings noisy in operation

Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,486 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidelight out

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,782 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,907 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 12,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BG16 XCL is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 XCL, 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 BG16 XCL registered?

BG16 XCL is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BG16 XCL safe to buy?

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