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MV16 YST

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 YST
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 55,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,366 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 46,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOOT DAMAGED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and badly scored on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 39,926 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and badly scored on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 31,091 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MV16 YST is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV16 YST, 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 MV16 YST registered?

MV16 YST is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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