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AD56 DFC

2006 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,899 miles

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

Fail 30 Dec 2023 83,899 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,767 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 77,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,327 miles

exhaust back box in poor contion

Fail 4 Dec 2017 56,326 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor contion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 53,992 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,992 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust excessively loose and blowing (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust pipe loose securing bolts/nuts corroded off (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,099 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 42,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on extreme inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 42,101 miles

both front tyres worn on extreme inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,632 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 37,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 32,529 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2011 27,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,637 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 16,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,265 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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AD56 DFC is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

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

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