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AD56 DSU

2006 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,978 mi
Last recorded96,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroding. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Fail 19 Jul 2025 96,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box cracked and blowing on joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroding. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,909 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,599 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp damaged

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 61,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,805 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,805 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,194 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 41,294 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 11 Dec 2012 37,811 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 13 Dec 2011 30,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,525 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 DSU is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

AD56 DSU is a 2006 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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