2006 Fiat Punto 1.9L Diesel · KS06 LPX
2006 Fiat Punto (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 154,305 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS06 LPX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 154,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS06 LPX 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 (KS06 LPX) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction intermittent (2.6 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
KS06 LPX Mileage History
- 12/03/2022139,770 mi
- 24/03/2023147,970 mi+8,200 mi
- 08/03/2024154,060 mi+6,090 mi
- 11/04/2024154,305 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 6,974 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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