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AD56 VRO

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 103,801 miles

Both lower sill repairs covered in underseal

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Feb 2026 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis to floor above rear axle/mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both lower sill repairs covered in underseal

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,300 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever/housing loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 61,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 61,340 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,213 miles

both rear door handles difficult to open from outside

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,213 miles

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

both front top strut mounts excessively worn and noisy

both rear door handles difficult to open from outside

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,953 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,867 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,867 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer door handles sticking intermitantly

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 VRO is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

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

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