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Fiat Punto

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

LR53 VJCMOT history

LR53 VJC is a blue petrol Fiat Punto first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,785 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VJC was last recorded at 55,785 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,857 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,785 miles
  • 2025 – 53,857 miles
  • 2024 – 52,186 miles
  • 2023 – 51,143 miles
  • 2022 – 49,702 miles
  • 2021 – 47,910 miles
  • 2019 – 45,819 miles
  • 2018 – 43,542 miles
  • 2017 – 40,785 miles
  • 2016 – 37,476 miles
  • 2015 – 34,619 miles
  • 2014 – 30,926 miles
  • 2013 – 26,295 miles
  • 2012 – 22,300 miles
  • 2011 – 19,084 miles
  • 2010 – 16,742 miles
  • 2009 – 13,954 miles
  • 2008 – 9,734 miles
  • 2007 – 8,112 miles
  • 2006 – 6,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,785 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,785 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    975081908041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass53,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    445615302714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,857 miles (+1,671)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    231074126154
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass52,186 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    602594602299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,143 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    739847124566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    859791182389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,702 miles (+1,792)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    653685095829
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass47,910 miles (+2,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    547662600798
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass45,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    306006185540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail45,816 miles (+2,274)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    131946447083
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass43,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    752054425985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,542 miles (+2,757)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    447051715800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass40,785 miles (+3,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    500971554532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass37,476 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    448784100200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,619 miles
    Test number
    456507038808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,619 miles (+3,693)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,619 miles
    Test number
    471673699804
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deterioated
  17. Pass30,926 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    126421084219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass30,793 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    106183154207
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass26,295 miles (+3,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    338595343441
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass22,300 miles (+3,216)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,300 miles
    Test number
    796438742262
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass19,084 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,084 miles
    Test number
    976679851240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,742 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,742 miles
    Test number
    501193760204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,954 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,954 miles
    Test number
    581324269206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass9,734 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,734 miles
    Test number
    551057948268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,112 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,112 miles
    Test number
    362395557292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,330 miles
    Test number
    531169066236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VJC

Does LR53 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VJC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VJC?
The MOT on LR53 VJC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VJC done?
LR53 VJC was recorded at 55,785 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has LR53 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VJC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 VJC 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 LR53 VJC find?
LR53 VJC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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