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AD56 CTZ

2006 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 CTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 132,283 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 132,225 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By fuel tank. Near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough Both front top mount bearings siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has been rubbing on wheel and worn away

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and brake backing plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,780 miles

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes perrished

rear axle and back plates

Fail 14 Jan 2025 130,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes perrished

rear axle and back plates

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,589 miles

all door handels sticky

Pass 14 Jan 2023 126,215 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,425 miles

o/s rear chassis repaired by rear axle mount

slight leake on rear exhaust

Fail 4 Jan 2022 120,371 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear chassis repaired by rear axle mount

slight leake on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,697 miles

n/s front tyre badley scuffed on outer wall

slight leake onrear exhaust joint

Fail 4 Jan 2021 118,672 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

n/s front tyre badley scuffed on outer wall

slight leake onrear exhaust joint

Pass 13 May 2019 114,064 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 114,063 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Join Blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above Axle, Next to Fuel Tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 106,766 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 106,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,643 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 714,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,076 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,644 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,644 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,401 miles

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

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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AD56 CTZ is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 58,567 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 AD56 CTZ, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 CTZ registered?

AD56 CTZ is a 2006 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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