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PJ56 HYL

2007 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 HYL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre cracking [ 185/65/15/92H ] (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2025 94,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre cracking [ 185/65/15/92H ] (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,502 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low on the inner edge [ 185/65/15/92H ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 77,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,236 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 60,081 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

reversing light not working

Fail 7 May 2019 60,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

reversing light not working

Pass 23 May 2018 50,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,930 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 41,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus 3mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R tyre has minor perishing.

both front tyers VERY perished on outer sidewalls.

exhaust, rear silencer in poor condition.

front brake discs, both sides, in poor condition on inside surfaces.

gearbox oil leak from N/S drive shaft oil seal.

oil filter corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,814 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,604 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,604 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,437 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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PJ56 HYL is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ56 HYL, 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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PJ56 HYL is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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