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LY16 VRC

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,611 mi
Last recorded50,611 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 VRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,611 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 50,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,808 miles

car lowered

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,007 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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LY16 VRC is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY16 VRC, 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 LY16 VRC registered?

LY16 VRC is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is LY16 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 VRC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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