2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · MF56 LUL
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 118,035 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF56 LUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 118,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF56 LUL 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 (MF56 LUL) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
MF56 LUL Mileage History
- 22/12/2023109,890 mi
- 22/12/2023109,890 mi
- 16/05/2025114,731 mi+4,841 mi
- 16/05/2025114,731 mi
- 09/06/2026118,035 mi+3,304 mi
Average of roughly 3,306 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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