2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · DS56 AZJ
2007 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 94,228 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS56 AZJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2023
- 94,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS56 AZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Fiat Punto (DS56 AZJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm attachment area (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DS56 AZJ Mileage History
- 23/09/202292,531 mi
- 26/09/202292,548 mi+17 mi
- 26/09/202292,548 mi
- 13/09/202394,228 mi+1,680 mi
Average of roughly 1,745 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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