2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · MK56 XRX
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 116,232 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK56 XRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 116,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK56 XRX 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 (MK56 XRX) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
MK56 XRX Mileage History
- 10/05/2024110,006 mi
- 07/05/2025114,381 mi+4,375 mi
- 15/05/2025114,422 mi+41 mi
- 14/05/2026116,232 mi+1,810 mi
- 14/05/2026116,232 mi
Average of roughly 3,098 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
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- 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
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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