2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · BJ56 NGX
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 92,670 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ56 NGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2024
- 92,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ56 NGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (BJ56 NGX) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
BJ56 NGX Mileage History
- 25/01/202277,443 mi
- 05/02/202277,523 mi+80 mi
- 30/01/202382,458 mi+4,935 mi
- 13/02/202492,670 mi+10,212 mi
- 15/02/202492,670 mi
Average of roughly 7,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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