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SC16 FVU

2016 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 FVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 35,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 31,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,104 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but gas tight.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 30,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but gas tight.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 24,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,582 miles

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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SC16 FVU is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC16 FVU, 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 SC16 FVU registered?

SC16 FVU is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is SC16 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 FVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC16 FVU have outstanding finance?

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