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AD56 VLX

2007 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2018 85,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,815 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable deterating

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2017 84,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable deterating

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,979 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

oil leak engine

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel beed

Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

oil leak engine

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel beed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,484 miles

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

engine leaking oil

exhaust system deteriorated and leaking slightly

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear brake cable outer sleeving split

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake cable outer sleeving split

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

engine leaking oil

exhaust system deteriorated and leaking slightly

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre side wall damaged

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,471 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and front flexible joint deteriorated

offside rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,471 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and front flexible joint deteriorated

offside rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,659 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,077 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,077 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 35,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,690 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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AD56 VLX is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is AD56 VLX safe to buy?

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