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PJ56 NUV

2007 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 NUV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 118,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,398 miles

Coolant leak water pump and radiator area ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 108,398 miles

Coolant leak water pump and radiator area ()

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,285 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,320 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,377 miles

Coolant leak stains around bottom of engine and radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front top headlamp brackets broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance leds dull (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread and badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and badly perished

Rear brake backing plates rusty

engine breather hose split leaking oil

unable to access inner front brake pads in full

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak stains around bottom of engine and radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front top headlamp brackets broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance leds dull (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread and badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and badly perished

Rear brake backing plates rusty

engine breather hose split leaking oil

unable to access inner front brake pads in full

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres has slight cracking all over

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,434 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h lower sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,491 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,175 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 32,175 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,300 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 NUV is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUV, 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 PJ56 NUV registered?

PJ56 NUV is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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