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FY65 VDR

2016 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 VDR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,628 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 74,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 71,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,236 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre / punchure

Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,224 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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FY65 VDR is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 FY65 VDR, 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 FY65 VDR registered?

FY65 VDR is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is FY65 VDR safe to buy?

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