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AD56 VNU

2007 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,127 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,833 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,388 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,631 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount is noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,056 miles

engine oil level is currently low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

only 50% of the alternator belt remains

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

the engine oil level is currently low

Fail 9 Jan 2020 79,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

the engine oil level is currently low

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside & NS Headlamp patterns weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,025 miles

Offside front top mount slightly notchy

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,134 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 VNU 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is AD56 VNU safe to buy?

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