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RV17 VLF

2017 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,034 mi
Last recorded96,034 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Punto30,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 VLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,623 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Front worn on edges

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front worn on edges

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,819 miles

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,551 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 61,084 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 61,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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RV17 VLF is a 2017 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,513 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 RV17 VLF, 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 9 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV17 VLF registered?

RV17 VLF is a 2017 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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