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Fiat Punto

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,108 cc

L43 DJFMOT history

L43 DJF is a red petrol Fiat Punto first used on 25 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,599 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 DJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,108 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 DJF was last recorded at 76,599 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,380 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,219 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,599 miles
  • 2024 – 74,380 miles
  • 2023 – 67,181 miles
  • 2022 – 65,711 miles
  • 2021 – 62,194 miles
  • 2019 – 60,272 miles
  • 2017 – 57,355 miles
  • 2016 – 52,717 miles
  • 2015 – 48,894 miles
  • 2014 – 46,695 miles
  • 2013 – 46,469 miles
  • 2012 – 46,219 miles
  • 2011 – 44,589 miles
  • 2010 – 42,895 miles
  • 2009 – 41,333 miles
  • 2008 – 39,582 miles
  • 2007 – 38,007 miles
  • 2006 – 36,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,599 miles (+2,219)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    989272903838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion

  2. Pass74,380 miles (+7,199)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    612446552944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,181 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    656938616435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,143 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,143 miles
    Test number
    118593331969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,711 miles (+3,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    489139063085
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  6. Pass62,194 miles (+1,922)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    283403928935
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel parking brake lever

  7. Pass60,272 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    842875028495
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  8. Fail60,272 miles (+2,917)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    146950407439
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  9. Pass57,355 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    609377282185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail57,355 miles (+4,638)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    639918834735
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass52,717 miles (+3,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    955595541617
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks??

  12. Pass48,894 miles (+11)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    305613075097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion around both rear jacking points

  13. Fail48,883 miles (+2,188)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    689876565077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion around both rear jacking points

  14. Pass46,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    116008354004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,695 miles (+226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    145198254407
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass46,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    537894963060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail46,469 miles (+250)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    318883763076
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass46,219 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    676920782087
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake lever long travel
    • NoteNearside rear brake drum back plate inspection bung missing

  19. Fail46,219 miles (+1,630)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    917489672096
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake lever long travel
    • NoteNearside rear brake drum back plate inspection bung missing

  20. Pass44,589 miles (+1,694)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    796215501181
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake discs worn

  21. Pass42,895 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,895 miles
    Test number
    160526710172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,333 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    432083699033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,582 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    441972218154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,007 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,007 miles
    Test number
    983830617175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    800480016188
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L43 DJF

Does L43 DJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 DJF is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L43 DJF?
The MOT on L43 DJF is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 DJF done?
L43 DJF was recorded at 76,599 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has L43 DJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 DJF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L43 DJF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L43 DJF find?
L43 DJF passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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