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WNZ 2879

2016 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,672 mi
Last recorded68,672 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 2879
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,672 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 25 Jun 2026 68,669 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

low effort on o/s handbrake

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount damaged/worn knocking when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 66,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount damaged/worn knocking when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,701 miles

Nearside Front top bush/bearing of strut has some free play/movement

Fail 29 Nov 2024 58,701 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front top bush/bearing of strut has some free play/movement

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,698 miles

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded and split

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,067 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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WNZ 2879 is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WNZ 2879, 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 WNZ 2879 registered?

WNZ 2879 is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is WNZ 2879 safe to buy?

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