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HY16 FVE

2016 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,712 mi
Last recorded65,712 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 FVE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,712 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,904 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,755 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust corroded plus slight blow

Fail 15 Feb 2023 51,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust corroded plus slight blow

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,226 miles

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,226 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer edge not repairable 185/65/15 ()

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,447 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,823 miles

Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,018 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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HY16 FVE is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY16 FVE, 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 HY16 FVE registered?

HY16 FVE is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HY16 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 FVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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