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YF16 HZJ

2016 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,859 mi
Last recorded29,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 HZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 29,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 26,808 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 26,808 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 24,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 24,252 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,811 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YF16 HZJ is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF16 HZJ, 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 YF16 HZJ registered?

YF16 HZJ is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is YF16 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 HZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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