2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · AD56 EBO
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 78,691 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD56 EBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 78,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 EBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (AD56 EBO) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.83% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.037 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
AD56 EBO Mileage History
- 08/11/202165,660 mi
- 08/11/202165,660 mi
- 14/11/202278,672 mi+13,012 mi
- 25/11/202278,691 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 12,450 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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