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AD56 DAU

2006 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 125,127 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,703 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre seat belt buckle casing missing, buckle functions as required

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre seat belt buckle casing missing, buckle functions as required

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,572 miles

Rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

handbrake long

offside rear outer door handle broken

Fail 29 Dec 2017 107,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear outer door handle broken

Rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

handbrake long

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,633 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,633 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 95,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

o/s/r and n/s/r doors difficult to open from outside

oil level very low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,514 miles

Advise handbrake tight

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,514 miles

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

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

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

Advise handbrake tight

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,832 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,029 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)

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 DAU is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

AD56 DAU is a 2006 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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