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AD56 VPJ

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,997 miles

Front both front strut top mount bearings s/play

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front strut top mount bearings s/play

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,104 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing shocker top mout (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker top mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front flexi deteriorating but secure

Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front flexi deteriorating but secure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,441 miles

exhaust poor condition (corroded)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,441 miles

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

exhaust poor condition (corroded)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,961 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,961 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VPJ is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

AD56 VPJ is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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