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AJ07 VLT

2007 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,656 mi
Last recorded147,656 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 VLT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 147,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed (ABOVE FUEL FILLER PIPE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (175X65X15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOTH SIDES (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and outers colapsing (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES BALD ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

fan belt squealing

heater not working

rear number plate light dull

Pass 3 Jul 2019 144,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs corroded & worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 144,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs corroded & worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

main beam flash switch slightly faulty

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken but does not illuminate light on dash

oil leaks coming from engine and gearbox but not excessive

Fail 28 Jun 2018 138,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

main beam flash switch slightly faulty

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken but does not illuminate light on dash

oil leaks coming from engine and gearbox but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,121 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 133,121 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,857 miles

Hand brake cables deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Hand brake cables deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil sump corroded & leaking oil

Fail 14 Jul 2014 104,873 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,873 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,092 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil sump corroded & leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,092 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Oil sump corroded & leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,810 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ07 VLT is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AJ07 VLT, 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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AJ07 VLT is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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