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CU16 FDG

2016 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 FDG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,447 miles

underside of vehicle covered with wax to preserve metalwork

Fail 18 Aug 2025 40,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle covered with wax to preserve metalwork

Pass 1 Mar 2024 37,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 37,696 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,423 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 22,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 18,404 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 18,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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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CU16 FDG is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU16 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU16 FDG registered?

CU16 FDG is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is CU16 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 FDG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 FDG have outstanding finance?

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