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SF16 PGJ

2016 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 PGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 74,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,095 miles

, OIL LEVEL LOW *****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess , bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 60,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords , on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

, OIL LEVEL LOW *****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess , bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,257 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,565 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 PGJ is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGJ, 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 PGJ registered?

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

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