2006 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · YB06 ECY
2006 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 74,076 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB06 ECY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 74,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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YB06 ECY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (YB06 ECY) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”.
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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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