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AD56 VTE

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,013 mi
Last recorded88,013 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 86,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased all around (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay breather pipe damaged/split. Leak of fumes

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

Nearside Front Sill damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension components covered with underseal spray

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine breather pipe split

Front hubs corroded

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

Under seal used over suspension and steering components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,602 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 83,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,848 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKING

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,818 miles

Offside REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,059 miles

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED - O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,801 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 58,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,683 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,340 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 20,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTE is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

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

Is AD56 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 VTE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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