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VE13 MPU

2013 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Fiat Punto49,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 MPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2026

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Daytime running lamps inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Repeater cover missing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre pressure appears low.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024
Fail 9 Apr 2024

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2022
Fail 16 Feb 2022

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,675 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 44,675 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 35,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,764 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 17,760 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users panel and radiator insecure due to front damage (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 7,701 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 MPU is a 2013 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPU, 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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What year was VE13 MPU registered?

VE13 MPU is a 2013 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is VE13 MPU safe to buy?

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