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YJ16 MJL

2016 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,805 mi
Last recorded47,805 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MJL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut mount slightly rough

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 42,239 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut mount slightly rough

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 37,848 miles

Backbox corroded

Both front daytime running lights not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 37,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to EML causing limp mode disabling throttle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Backbox corroded

Both front daytime running lights not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 32,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,831 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 27,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,260 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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YJ16 MJL is a 2016 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc 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 YJ16 MJL, 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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YJ16 MJL is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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