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MF16 AYW

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 AYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,490 miles

handbrake only just made effort

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,059 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 91,059 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,657 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just made effort

sump corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 79,657 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake only just made effort

sump corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,915 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 65,915 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner edge bald, slight cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 48,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner edge bald, slight cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,611 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 19,611 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Replaced bulb and clean connector. O.K. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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MF16 AYW is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MF16 AYW, 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 MF16 AYW registered?

MF16 AYW is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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