2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · GY06 MZG
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 60,326 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 MZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 60,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY06 MZG 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 (GY06 MZG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GY06 MZG Mileage History
- 20/08/202452,290 mi
- 20/08/202555,813 mi+3,523 mi
- 20/08/202555,813 mi
- 17/08/202660,326 mi+4,513 mi
- 18/08/202660,326 mi
Average of roughly 4,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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