2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · VE56 LFG
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 120,109 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE56 LFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 120,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE56 LFG 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 (VE56 LFG) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE56 LFG Mileage History
- 28/10/202192,061 mi
- 25/10/2022107,216 mi+15,155 mi
- 26/10/2022107,216 mi
- 27/10/2023120,108 mi+12,892 mi
- 01/11/2023120,109 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,956 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: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
- 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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