2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · YF06 YWV
2006 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2006. Recorded mileage 96,332 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,332 mi
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YF06 YWV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2021
- 96,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF06 YWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Fiat Punto (YF06 YWV) between May 2009 and December 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YF06 YWV Mileage History
- 26/05/200918,021 mi
- 26/05/201023,583 mi+5,562 mi
- 27/05/201128,949 mi+5,366 mi
- 28/05/201234,861 mi+5,912 mi
- 28/05/201234,861 mi
- 28/05/201340,392 mi+5,531 mi
- 27/05/201446,002 mi+5,610 mi
- 27/05/201446,002 mi
- 16/05/201550,575 mi+4,573 mi
- 21/05/201654,495 mi+3,920 mi
- 20/05/201757,103 mi+2,608 mi
- 30/05/201866,502 mi+9,399 mi
- 29/05/201976,254 mi+9,752 mi
- 12/12/202089,310 mi+13,056 mi
- 09/12/202196,208 mi+6,898 mi
- 15/12/202196,332 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 6,237 miles per year across 16 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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