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AD56 VTU

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,236 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 87,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leackage (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,963 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Back box exhaust corroded

Front Both coil springs corroded

Front Both tyres close to limit

Front Discs worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,125 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing-exhaust flexi deteriorated-rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling off

Fail 16 Dec 2017 76,111 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak engine sump corroded excessively and low oil level ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorating

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

no oil on dipstick to carry put emission test

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,620 miles

offside front top suspension mounting twanging

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,620 miles

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

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

offside front top suspension mounting twanging

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,147 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2014 45,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,306 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,306 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,724 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 28,723 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,815 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,187 miles

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

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 VTU is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

Is AD56 VTU safe to buy?

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