2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · GP56 EXF
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 145,348 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP56 EXF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2023
- 145,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP56 EXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (GP56 EXF) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GP56 EXF Mileage History
- 24/02/2022136,137 mi
- 05/05/2022138,712 mi+2,575 mi
- 12/05/2023145,348 mi+6,636 mi
Average of roughly 7,611 miles per year across 3 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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