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AD56 VUS

2007 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,541 mi
Last recorded79,541 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VUS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested headlight loose (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,961 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front exhaust support bracket missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both front wipers not tested for clearing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,751 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,552 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,428 miles

oil level on mini mum

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,821 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,811 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

tracking

Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

breather pipe split near rocker cover

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,296 miles

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

breather pipe split near rocker cover

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,320 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,898 miles

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

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

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

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 VUS is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

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

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