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OW56 FZU

2007 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 FZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 91,495 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,030 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushers (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,313 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,811 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,756 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,751 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BEING SNAPPED (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped AND FULL BEAM (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 45,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,367 miles

nearside front tyre balding on inner edge

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,244 miles

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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OW56 FZU is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OW56 FZU, 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 OW56 FZU registered?

OW56 FZU is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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