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SF16 PGA

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,969 mi
Last recorded53,969 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 PGA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 53,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective close to smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2025 53,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective close to smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,822 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 20,012 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,422 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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SF16 PGA is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF16 PGA, 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 SF16 PGA registered?

SF16 PGA is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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