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BL56 EFB

2006 Fiat Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,429 mi
Last recorded66,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Grand Punto59,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 EFB
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2022 66,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission fail (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak From first connect to flex pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Front 2mm ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) ( Recommended change 2x front ) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wheel arch slight damaged ( font bumper slight damaged ) (Glove box broken)

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre very slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,487 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre very slightly wearing on inner edge

Tailbox heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 39,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both front mounts corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Securing bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,814 miles

both front suspension legs corroded

both front wishbones corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

offside rear brake pipe nut corroded

rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,113 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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BL56 EFB is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL56 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL56 EFB is a 2006 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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