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RK16 VMY

2016 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,938 mi
Last recorded94,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 VMY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 94,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 94,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 93,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,512 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front indicator light lens damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2024 92,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap faulty (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front indicator light lens damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,970 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,970 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,864 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 24,864 miles

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

Nearside 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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RK16 VMY is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 RK16 VMY, 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 RK16 VMY registered?

RK16 VMY is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RK16 VMY safe to buy?

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