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Fiat Punto

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

LX53 VBBMOT history

LX53 VBB is a blue petrol Fiat Punto first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2021
Mileage
99,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VBB
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
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 VBB was last recorded at 99,474 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 8,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,639 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
8,835 miles
Average per year
4,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 99,474 miles
  • 2020 – 90,639 miles
  • 2019 – 81,812 miles
  • 2018 – 75,946 miles
  • 2017 – 69,791 miles
  • 2016 – 63,181 miles
  • 2015 – 59,138 miles
  • 2014 – 55,781 miles
  • 2013 – 53,798 miles
  • 2012 – 52,257 miles
  • 2011 – 49,297 miles
  • 2010 – 47,670 miles
  • 2009 – 45,763 miles
  • 2008 – 37,058 miles
  • 2007 – 29,840 miles
  • 2006 – 23,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,474 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
  • AdvisoryWater pump leaking coolant

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,474 miles (+8,835)12 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    412768978907
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryWater pump leaking coolant

  2. Pass90,639 miles (+8,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    239132615868
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance high,o/s brake lower
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding

  3. Pass81,812 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    642545035695
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog leg bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle under body

  4. Fail81,812 miles (+5,866)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    159975661319
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog leg bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle under body

  5. Pass75,946 miles (+6,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    618321549959
    • AdvisoryLower (rear) engine mount bush showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front c.v gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside obligatory mirror unit insecure
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

  6. Pass69,791 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    321163801395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,181 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    160873070589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nearing limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low

  8. Pass59,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    273047258794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryLower rear gearbox mounting bush deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear floor pan area corroding

  9. Fail59,138 miles (+3,357)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    993684030695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryLower rear gearbox mounting bush deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear floor pan area corroding

  10. Pass55,781 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    588898504379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,798 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    716228303343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,257 miles (+2,960)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    759227652232
    • NoteN/s front tyre low on outer edge
    • NotePin hole in n/s cv gaiter
    • NoteRear silencer noisey
    • NoteWiper linkage worn

  13. Pass49,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    877377551224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,297 miles (+1,627)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    425086651230
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail47,670 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    163781900335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on the legal limit (outer edge worn).

  16. Pass47,670 miles (+1,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    452551700393
    • NoteNearside front tyre on the legal limit (outer edge worn).

  17. Pass45,763 miles (+8,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    531991889283
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear tyre
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass37,058 miles (+7,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    512870088258
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracked .nearside rear tyre close to limit

  19. Pass29,840 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    422943067245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,634 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,634 miles
    Test number
    772834656237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,629 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    910380756205
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LX53 VBB

Does LX53 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VBB expired on 16 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VBB?
The MOT on LX53 VBB expired on 16 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VBB done?
LX53 VBB was recorded at 99,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 4,992 miles a year.
Has LX53 VBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VBB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 VBB 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 VBB find?
LX53 VBB failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 12 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 13 more.

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