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MA16 ETV

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,583 mi
Last recorded60,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 ETV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive surface corrosion on front suspension components

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed

surface corrosion on rear suspension beam axle and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipe outer coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at front and rear

Fail 12 Mar 2025 55,049 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipe outer coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at front and rear

Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fine cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fine cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer layer corroded, not holed

surface corrosion on engine sump, not leaking

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe protective coating bubbling on various brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine sump corroded, not leaking

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded, not holed

rubber gaiters cracking on both front outre track rod ends, not split

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,287 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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MA16 ETV is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA16 ETV, 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 MA16 ETV registered?

MA16 ETV is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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