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AD56 VTO

2007 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 117,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre nail

Pass 18 Jan 2025 108,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 101,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,057 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front shocker top mounting rough

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,619 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,496 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 79,234 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 69,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 57,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 57,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 55,926 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,502 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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n/s/f pad wire damage

Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 20,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2011 20,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,408 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 VTO is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

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

Is AD56 VTO safe to buy?

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