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AD56 DXC

2006 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 147,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 144,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing front end,joint/manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear brake hoses ferrules excessively corroded hoses poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES HAV EXTENSIVE CRACKING/PERISHING BUT NO VISIBLE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 138,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,682 miles

Rear rear axle bushes slightly perished

exhaust front flexy joint weak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 124,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door opens with difficulty

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 124,049 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Door opens with difficulty

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,661 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,874 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,777 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

nsr door only opens from inside vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

nsr door only opens from inside vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2015 90,780 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded slight corrosion on both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box outer cover corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 90,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded slight corrosion on both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box outer cover corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,378 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,408 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,409 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,409 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,778 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 42,778 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,309 miles

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

passenger rear door poor opening

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,318 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 DXC is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

AD56 DXC is a 2006 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is AD56 DXC safe to buy?

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