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SG16 MEY

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 MEY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump, which is corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 71,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at front joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump, which is corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,598 miles

Offside Front strut top mount stiff when turning

Fail 24 Jan 2025 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff in operation

Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,965 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 52,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 42,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,786 miles

outer coating coming away from rear exhaust box[due to corrosion]

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,148 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 18,524 miles

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,789 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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SG16 MEY is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG16 MEY, 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 SG16 MEY registered?

SG16 MEY is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is SG16 MEY safe to buy?

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