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AD56 DCY

2006 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,075 mi
Last recorded160,075 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 DCY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 160,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,028 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 217,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 194,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,737 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,568 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,719 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 25 Aug 2018 84,719 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,209 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,278 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,909 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,909 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

steering lock not engaging

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre rear seat belt buckle missing but still functionable

Fail 27 Nov 2014 50,538 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre rear seat belt buckle missing but still functionable

Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,357 miles

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

o/s/f front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 19,767 miles

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

Nearside 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 DCY is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

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

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