2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WP06 LDD
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 131,727 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP06 LDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 131,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP06 LDD 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 (WP06 LDD) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WP06 LDD Mileage History
- 03/10/2023103,217 mi
- 30/09/2024111,942 mi+8,725 mi
- 01/10/2024111,942 mi
- 02/10/2025119,708 mi+7,766 mi
- 02/10/2026131,727 mi+12,019 mi
Average of roughly 9,510 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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