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AD56 VLT

2007 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VLT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,545 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump has slight leak (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/r door can not be opened from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s wing repeater flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s/r seat inop belt jammed in rear seat catch (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at joint between rear box and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump has slight leak (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,781 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,781 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,999 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Side light (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Side light (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak Nearside drive shaft seal ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Side light (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Side light (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak Nearside drive shaft seal ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flex i section deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,993 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi worn.

Nearside rear passenger door not opening from the outside.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,992 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust corroded and the flexi worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front door doesn't open from outside

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,842 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/sf wiper slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD56 VLT is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,597 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 AD56 VLT, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 VLT registered?

AD56 VLT is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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