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Fiat Punto

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

L7 LPAMOT history

L7 LPA is a grey petrol Fiat Punto first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,429 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LPA was last recorded at 47,429 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,066 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,363 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,429 miles
  • 2025 – 45,066 miles
  • 2023 – 43,527 miles
  • 2022 – 42,638 miles
  • 2021 – 40,806 miles
  • 2020 – 40,102 miles
  • 2019 – 39,349 miles
  • 2018 – 37,876 miles
  • 2017 – 36,043 miles
  • 2016 – 34,243 miles
  • 2015 – 32,359 miles
  • 2014 – 29,983 miles
  • 2013 – 27,588 miles
  • 2012 – 23,986 miles
  • 2011 – 20,954 miles
  • 2009 – 19,984 miles
  • 2008 – 16,562 miles
  • 2007 – 14,355 miles
  • 2006 – 10,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached radiator support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Bumper / radiator support corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,429 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    486434289822
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached radiator support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail47,428 miles (+2,362)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    265750934836
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached radiator support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,066 miles (+18)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    947833672643
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper / radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper attachment bracket / mounting corroded

  4. Fail45,048 miles (+1,521)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    326381045864
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper / radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper attachment bracket / mounting corroded

  5. Pass43,527 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    118967876252
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper \radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper support corroded

  6. Fail43,525 miles (+887)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    482909205753
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper \radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper support corroded

  7. Pass42,638 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    521832009895
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail42,634 miles (+742)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    448609958724
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass41,892 miles (+1,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    158222810940
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,806 miles (+704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    384322544223
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sills rusty and thin

  11. Pass40,102 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    304815842003
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail40,096 miles (+747)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    853401740684
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass39,349 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    423280163586
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass37,876 miles (+1,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    430636442181
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides floor to sills corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass36,043 miles (+1,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,043 miles
    Test number
    598947721442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber slightly deteriated

  16. Pass34,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    250421910622
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor rusty and thin

  17. Fail34,243 miles (+1,884)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    354943482941
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor rusty and thin

  18. Pass32,359 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    198047305007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass29,983 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    188486704068
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,588 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    185147003416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,986 miles (+3,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    126819602069
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass20,954 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    799895401060
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass19,984 miles (+1,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    280507459387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass18,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    164779209056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,450 miles (+1,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    930209209011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass16,562 miles (+2,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,562 miles
    Test number
    344609908025
    • NoteNear side inner cv gaiter leak

  27. Pass14,355 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,355 miles
    Test number
    872730417005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,697 miles
    Test number
    712450986084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LPA

Does L7 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LPA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 LPA?
The MOT on L7 LPA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 LPA done?
L7 LPA was recorded at 47,429 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has L7 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LPA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 LPA 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 L7 LPA find?
L7 LPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached radiator support corroded; gearbox mounting defective, and 4 more.

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