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SY16 ODS

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 ODS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

boot not opening acces through rear seat for inspection

front sibframe has slight surface corrosion

nearside and offside front strut upper bearings have slight wear

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 68,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot not opening acces through rear seat for inspection

front sibframe has slight surface corrosion

nearside and offside front strut upper bearings have slight wear

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,295 miles

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

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

TPM light on

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,450 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting noisy

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

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

Offside Front strut top noisy

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,267 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 45,267 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,111 miles

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 37,111 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 26,389 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 11,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SY16 ODS is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY16 ODS, 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 SY16 ODS registered?

SY16 ODS is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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