2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WR56 HXB
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 141,245 km. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 141,245 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WR56 HXB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 141,245 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR56 HXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (WR56 HXB) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WR56 HXB Odometer History
- 03/12/2021134,995 mi
- 05/12/2022141,245 km
- 05/12/2022141,245 km
Average of roughly 6,223 km per year across 3 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: Poor
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
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- 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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