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LR16 DCV

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 DCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 61,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metallic object in centre tread... 185/65r15 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in outer shoulder... 185/65r15 ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 57,266 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,932 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 49,291 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 37,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,560 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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LR16 DCV is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White 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 LR16 DCV, 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 LR16 DCV registered?

LR16 DCV is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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