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DY56 LZW

2006 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Grand Punto59,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LZW
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,212 miles

Front and rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,541 miles

Both front struts covered in underseal

Front and rear brake pipes and hoses undersealed

Front sub frame covered in underseal

Rear sub frame covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2024 66,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring lower platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring lower platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower spring platform area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides backing sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both front/rear subframes heavily undersealed unable to fully check

both headlights getting cloudy

both sides front stub axle assemblys getting corroded

both sides rear brake back plates getting corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,320 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,152 miles

Offside Rear axle bracket damaged

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,737 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,107 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,426 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 52,426 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,052 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 47,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,453 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,389 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust front pipe clamp broken but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm inner joint.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,389 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)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust front pipe clamp broken but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,276 miles

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

offside handbrake cable outer cover split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,276 miles

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

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

offside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 22,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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DY56 LZW is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,182 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY56 LZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY56 LZW is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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