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FV16 DZJ

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 DZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 137,044 miles

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

sump slightly corrded and slightly leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2026 137,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

sump slightly corrded and slightly leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2025 124,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 124,050 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

daytime running lights not working

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,270 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch loose

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch loose

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 102,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,873 miles

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

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

Rear springs corroding

back box deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2022 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 1 side light not working

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

Rear springs corroding

back box deteriorating

both front tyres worn and on marker bars

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,058 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,728 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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FV16 DZJ is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV16 DZJ, 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 FV16 DZJ registered?

FV16 DZJ is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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The MOT history for FV16 DZJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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