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VE51 VET

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,876 mi
Last recorded53,876 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 VET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,876 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 53,875 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock top mount bearing binding

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 42,262 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock top mount bearings worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,586 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 27,255 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 27,255 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,495 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 9,248 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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VE51 VET is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE51 VET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE51 VET registered?

VE51 VET is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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