2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · DA56 MYX
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 117,243 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA56 MYX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2024
- 117,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA56 MYX 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 (DA56 MYX) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Subf”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
DA56 MYX Mileage History
- 07/10/2022105,577 mi
- 07/10/2022105,578 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2023109,470 mi+3,892 mi
- 07/10/2024117,243 mi+7,773 mi
Average of roughly 5,829 miles per year across 4 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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