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OV57 JCU

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,234 mi
Last recorded164,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 JCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 164,234 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,581 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 160,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 156,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 156,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 150,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 150,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 137,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 131,633 miles

condition of o/s hand brake cable

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,180 miles

back box unit poor

front flexi blow

front tyres worn outer edges

sump has oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,902 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre perished

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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OV57 JCU is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV57 JCU, 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 OV57 JCU registered?

OV57 JCU is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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