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AD56 VWJ

2007 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,161 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 75,161 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,378 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 36,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,565 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine oil sump (6.1.A.1)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlight aim

Fail 20 Feb 2016 34,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine oil sump (6.1.A.1)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlight aim

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,358 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,258 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 16,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VWJ is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

AD56 VWJ is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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