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HT56 VBL

2007 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Grande Punto60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 78,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front front exhaust flexi

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both hand brake cables corroded

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,964 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,793 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,793 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn low

n/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 14 Dec 2018 111,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn low

n/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,174 miles

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

windscreen washerand wiper switch loose

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate deteriorated

washer switch faulty

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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HT56 VBL is a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT56 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 19 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HT56 VBL is a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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