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YC16 LHW

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,256 mi
Last recorded101,256 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,256 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 195/55 r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 101,256 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 195/55 r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,787 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,785 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to limit 195/55 r16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to limit 195/55 r16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 53,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55 r16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,175 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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YC16 LHW is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC16 LHW, 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 YC16 LHW registered?

YC16 LHW is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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