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WF16 ULY

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,908 mi
Last recorded204,908 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 204,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 204,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 192,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Parking brake poor recorded effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2025 192,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake poor recorded effort

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2024 179,546 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front & Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 167,301 miles

Mino leak of exhaust gases from front flexible pipe

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 167,301 miles

Mino leak of exhaust gases from front flexible pipe

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Showing fault with day running lights but all working correctly

Very slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2022 139,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Showing fault with day running lights but all working correctly

Very slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,417 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2021 106,417 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,485 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WF16 ULY is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF16 ULY, 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 WF16 ULY registered?

WF16 ULY is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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