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AD56 DXU

2006 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 67,990 miles

Coolant level at minimum

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 67,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant level at minimum

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front flexi-pipe exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil filter leaking

Oil sump corroded and has slight leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 62,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front flexi-pipe exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil filter leaking

Oil sump corroded and has slight leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,532 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,532 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Wheel Alignment

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 DXU is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 DXU registered?

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

Is AD56 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 DXU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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