2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · FH55 YDD
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 83,716 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH55 YDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 83,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH55 YDD 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 (FH55 YDD) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FH55 YDD Mileage History
- 07/11/202349,314 mi
- 04/11/202462,475 mi+13,161 mi
- 29/10/202573,109 mi+10,634 mi
- 01/11/202573,109 mi
- 15/10/202683,716 mi+10,607 mi
Average of roughly 11,711 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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