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YE16 WLU

2016 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 WLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,186 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 75,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 58,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 47,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,308 miles

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

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

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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YE16 WLU is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Black 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 YE16 WLU, 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 YE16 WLU registered?

YE16 WLU is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YE16 WLU safe to buy?

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