2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · ET55 FMV
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 82,373 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET55 FMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 82,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET55 FMV 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 (ET55 FMV) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET55 FMV Mileage History
- 16/08/202280,159 mi
- 01/08/202381,245 mi+1,086 mi
- 18/07/202482,373 mi+1,128 mi
- 18/07/202482,373 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 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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