2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WV56 TYX
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 131,581 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV56 TYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 131,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV56 TYX 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 (WV56 TYX) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WV56 TYX Mileage History
- 15/07/2022116,359 mi
- 15/07/2022116,359 mi
- 19/07/2023122,930 mi+6,571 mi
- 30/07/2024131,507 mi+8,577 mi
- 05/08/2024131,581 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 7,393 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: Poor
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