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MT16 FYF

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,336 mi
Last recorded69,336 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 FYF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,336 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear have slight brake judder (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,010 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Top mount rough on rotation

Offside Front Top mount rough on rotation

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 61,015 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount rough on rotation

Offside Front Top mount rough on rotation

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,874 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,755 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 48,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 41,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,128 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 38,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 28,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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MT16 FYF is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT16 FYF, 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 MT16 FYF registered?

MT16 FYF is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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