Fiat Punto
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc
LX53 VBAMOT history
LX53 VBA is a blue petrol Fiat Punto first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 73,871 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 VBA
- 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
- 15 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX53 VBA was last recorded at 73,871 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,322 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,549 miles
- Average per year
- 3,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,871 miles
- 2025 – 71,322 miles
- 2024 – 69,018 miles
- 2023 – 67,241 miles
- 2022 – 63,203 miles
- 2021 – 58,603 miles
- 2020 – 55,973 miles
- 2019 – 54,846 miles
- 2018 – 53,748 miles
- 2017 – 52,742 miles
- 2016 – 48,702 miles
- 2015 – 39,091 miles
- 2014 – 29,217 miles
- 2013 – 28,869 miles
- 2012 – 27,361 miles
- 2011 – 26,303 miles
- 2010 – 25,074 miles
- 2009 – 23,765 miles
- 2008 – 21,120 miles
- 2007 – 17,135 miles
- 2006 – 13,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail73,871 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DBUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARBUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail73,871 miles (+2,549)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,871 miles
- Test number
- 572637446307
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,322 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,322 miles
- Test number
- 420297355599
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAILPIPE AND DOWNPIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Fail71,317 miles (+2,299)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,317 miles
- Test number
- 654173500069
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARBUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAILPIPE AND DOWNPIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,018 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,018 miles
- Test number
- 986268395084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail69,014 miles (+1,773)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,014 miles
- Test number
- 528209793050
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass67,241 miles (+4,038)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 67,241 miles
- Test number
- 429392700310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass63,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 801411310146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,203 miles (+4,600)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 487412931119
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass58,603 miles (+2,630)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 58,603 miles
- Test number
- 198140778841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,973 miles (+1,127)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 55,973 miles
- Test number
- 452382989057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,846 miles (+1,098)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 54,846 miles
- Test number
- 947791653090
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,748 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 53,748 miles
- Test number
- 300182697033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass52,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,742 miles
- Test number
- 906267898841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,742 miles (+4,040)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,742 miles
- Test number
- 248204380085
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Pass48,702 miles (+9,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 48,702 miles
- Test number
- 156181249546
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,091 miles (+9,874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,091 miles
- Test number
- 485349595048
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass29,217 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,217 miles
- Test number
- 608891904108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,869 miles (+1,508)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,869 miles
- Test number
- 289642453261
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass27,361 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,361 miles
- Test number
- 108211842210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,303 miles (+1,229)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,303 miles
- Test number
- 186698151298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,074 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,074 miles
- Test number
- 510129640224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,765 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,765 miles
- Test number
- 551830569260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,120 miles (+3,985)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 21,120 miles
- Test number
- 363740168239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,135 miles (+3,893)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,135 miles
- Test number
- 303742067280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 13,242 miles
- Test number
- 882433966232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 VBA
- Does LX53 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 VBA expired on 12 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 VBA?
- The MOT on LX53 VBA expired on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 VBA done?
- LX53 VBA was recorded at 73,871 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
- Has LX53 VBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 VBA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 VBA 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 LX53 VBA find?
- LX53 VBA failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects: emissions unable to be completed; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases.
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