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Fiat Punto

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

P389 PDBMOT history

P389 PDB is a red petrol Fiat Punto first used on 26 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2023
Mileage
85,498 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 PDB was last recorded at 85,498 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2008: 73,109 miles, lower than 88,425 miles on 20 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,328 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
1,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,498 miles
  • 2021 – 85,328 miles
  • 2020 – 85,225 miles
  • 2019 – 85,100 miles
  • 2018 – 84,722 miles
  • 2017 – 84,329 miles
  • 2016 – 83,835 miles
  • 2015 – 83,161 miles
  • 2014 – 82,223 miles
  • 2013 – 81,252 miles
  • 2012 – 80,148 miles
  • 2011 – 78,632 miles
  • 2009 – 75,565 miles
  • 2008 – 73,109 miles
  • 2007 – 88,425 miles
  • 2006 – 65,371 miles
  • 2005 – 61,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,498 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    215400890625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass85,328 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    691317989687
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail85,238 miles (+13)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    235010087938
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass85,225 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    276658678289
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,224 miles (+124)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    287036519263
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,100 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    243093651085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,722 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    793110546242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,329 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    289482409345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    770015764760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,834 miles (+673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    206629798461
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass83,161 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    169822715021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,223 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    388146814069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    305424613028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,252 miles (+1,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    917664313020
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass80,148 miles (+1,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    679249502033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    746994911008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,632 miles (+3,067)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    706823211024
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCambelt cover insecure

  18. Pass75,565 miles (+2,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    283489389433
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

  19. Pass73,109 miles (-15,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    404961998109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,425 miles (+19,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    710942037212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,311 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    354695987121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,371 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    610794176119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    223366985181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P389 PDB

Does P389 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P389 PDB expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P389 PDB?
The MOT on P389 PDB expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P389 PDB done?
P389 PDB was recorded at 85,498 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 1,454 miles a year.
Has P389 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 PDB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on P389 PDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P389 PDB find?
P389 PDB passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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