2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · FH56 EWP
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 165,454 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH56 EWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 165,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH56 EWP 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 (FH56 EWP) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FH56 EWP Mileage History
- 22/02/2024120,172 mi
- 14/02/2025143,608 mi+23,436 mi
- 14/02/2025143,615 mi+7 mi
- 20/02/2026165,454 mi+21,839 mi
- 20/02/2026165,454 mi
Average of roughly 22,691 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: Average
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
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