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Fiat Punto

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

R389 MCDMOT history

R389 MCD is a blue petrol Fiat Punto first used on 17 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
69,712 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 MCD was last recorded at 69,712 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2016: 62,877 miles, lower than 68,139 miles on 29 Aug 2015.
  • 19 Aug 2021: 65,982 miles, lower than 71,750 miles on 26 Aug 2020.

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
68,989 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
1,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,712 miles
  • 2023 – 68,989 miles
  • 2022 – 66,210 miles
  • 2021 – 65,982 miles
  • 2020 – 71,750 miles
  • 2019 – 71,004 miles
  • 2018 – 65,480 miles
  • 2017 – 64,992 miles
  • 2016 – 62,877 miles
  • 2015 – 68,139 miles
  • 2014 – 55,973 miles
  • 2013 – 49,455 miles
  • 2012 – 46,365 miles
  • 2011 – 43,185 miles
  • 2010 – 42,125 miles
  • 2009 – 41,012 miles
  • 2008 – 38,942 miles
  • 2007 – 36,011 miles
  • 2006 – 35,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,712 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,712 miles
    Test number
    390759038057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,989 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    283946820493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,210 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    202757369407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,982 miles (-5,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    329992758680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,750 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    470160104371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass71,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    139976845484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail71,004 miles (+5,524)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    803515481261
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass65,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    166508451293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail65,480 miles (+488)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    556945168663
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass64,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    751833304772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail64,992 miles (+2,115)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    926090228884
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass62,877 miles (-5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    404651990839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass68,139 miles (+12,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    237840714202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,973 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    946283194136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,455 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    278089793157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,365 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,365 miles
    Test number
    365393502264
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass46,365 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,365 miles
    Test number
    928433502208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,185 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,185 miles
    Test number
    448910601269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,125 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    230807090469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,012 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    172451309279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,942 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    402962228292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,011 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    810098707204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,107 miles
    Test number
    514137806256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  24. Pass35,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,107 miles
    Test number
    891107806275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 MCD

Does R389 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 MCD expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 MCD?
The MOT on R389 MCD expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 MCD done?
R389 MCD was recorded at 69,712 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 1,914 miles a year.
Has R389 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 MCD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R389 MCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R389 MCD find?
R389 MCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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