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AD56 DVC

2006 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,615 mi
Last recorded145,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 145,524 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more so when cold gets better once warm.smell of fumes entering cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

both front sun visor clips broken but stow away okay.

brake master cylinder/servo mounting area corroded.with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 136,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ill fitted bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more so when cold gets better once warm.smell of fumes entering cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect with closer inspection maybe to excess. (5.3.2 (b))

both front sun visor clips broken but stow away okay.

brake master cylinder/servo mounting area corroded.with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 127,713 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,171 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside parking brake effort poor,MOT. requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,089 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,962 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

parking brake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parkbrake application uneven & o/s/r parkbrake cable outer broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parkbrake application uneven & o/s/r parkbrake cable outer broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,908 miles

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

Nearside 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 Oct 2010 41,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,898 miles

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 DVC is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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