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YL16 SCV

2016 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 SCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,554 miles

corrosion at underside

exhaust breaking up due to corrosion

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 68,554 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion at underside

exhaust breaking up due to corrosion

f/o/s strut top mounting worn

front brake pads and discs worn to min limits

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 62,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 34,014 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,593 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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YL16 SCV is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL16 SCV, 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 YL16 SCV registered?

YL16 SCV is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is YL16 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 SCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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