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VE13 HFV

2013 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat Punto49,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 HFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 138,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 133,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front d.t.r.l inop both (daytime running lamps)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower beam axle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2025 133,978 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer join (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front d.t.r.l inop both (daytime running lamps)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower beam axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,605 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2024 130,605 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 126,614 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,898 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 105,854 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,403 miles

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,115 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,351 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,308 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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VE13 HFV is a 2013 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,483 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 VE13 HFV, 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 13 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VE13 HFV is a 2013 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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