2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · DY56 XPO
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 48,420 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY56 XPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 48,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY56 XPO 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 (DY56 XPO) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DY56 XPO Mileage History
- 05/11/202144,201 mi
- 10/11/202144,273 mi+72 mi
- 28/04/202345,736 mi+1,463 mi
- 29/04/202477,062 km
- 23/07/202548,420 mi
Average of roughly 1,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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