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LV56 HFO

2006 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

140,789 mi
Last recorded140,789 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Grand Punto59,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HFO
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 140,789 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 140,789 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 140,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,349 miles

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

Nearside Front brake shim rubbing on disk

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 132,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake shim rubbing on disk

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,959 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,270 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,359 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 82,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,383 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soon ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edge [tracking]

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split centre of blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soon ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edge [tracking]

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,778 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working lamp filled with water cracked lens (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,486 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,486 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,477 miles

near side front tyre slightly age cracked

off side front tyre slightly age cracked and slightly worn on inner edge

off side rear hand brake cable in slightly poor condtion

Fail 16 Sep 2014 54,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front tyre slightly age cracked

near side rear tyre worn near to limit and nailed

off side front tyre slightly age cracked and slightly worn on inner edge

off side rear hand brake cable in slightly poor condtion

off side rear tyre slightly age cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,517 miles

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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LV56 HFO is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LV56 HFO, 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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LV56 HFO is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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