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Fiat Punto

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S97 NLTMOT history

S97 NLT is a red petrol Fiat Punto first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 117,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 NLT was last recorded at 117,648 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,637 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,648 miles
  • 2025 – 117,359 miles
  • 2024 – 116,646 miles
  • 2023 – 116,063 miles
  • 2022 – 115,489 miles
  • 2021 – 114,803 miles
  • 2020 – 113,826 miles
  • 2019 – 113,123 miles
  • 2018 – 112,237 miles
  • 2017 – 110,620 miles
  • 2016 – 108,435 miles
  • 2015 – 106,744 miles
  • 2014 – 104,591 miles
  • 2013 – 103,201 miles
  • 2012 – 99,981 miles
  • 2011 – 94,604 miles
  • 2010 – 87,798 miles
  • 2008 – 77,012 miles
  • 2007 – 68,645 miles
  • 2006 – 62,714 miles
  • 2005 – 55,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,648 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.

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

35 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,648 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    195994106097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,637 miles (+278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    535800071098
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,359 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    551948126531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,147 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,147 miles
    Test number
    577092703309
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished

  5. Fail117,135 miles (+489)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    551936794896
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,646 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,646 miles
    Test number
    564927253753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,635 miles (+572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    976551179743
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass116,063 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    360330628452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,489 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    105233079426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,803 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    295540546644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,789 miles (+963)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    963571674905
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured to wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,826 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    127237445067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,123 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    766346380412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass112,237 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    869605515405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,620 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,620 miles
    Test number
    286135278374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,567 miles (+2,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    419002466273
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass108,435 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    978553878143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,371 miles (+1,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,371 miles
    Test number
    430392855094
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass106,744 miles (+2,153)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    506533515056
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass104,591 miles (+1,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    205115614029
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,201 miles (+90)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    225329723009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail103,111 miles (+3,130)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    137640313499
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass99,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    278290322090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,976 miles (+5,372)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    177670822031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass94,604 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    889128121017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,492 miles (+6,694)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    188621021416
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass87,798 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    763942930025
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Fail87,779 miles (+10,767)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    202277220066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Pass77,012 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    410683948469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,912 miles (+8,267)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    110738538367
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  31. Fail68,645 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    211906427396
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  32. Pass68,645 miles (+5,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    843776027330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  33. Pass62,714 miles (+7,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    754792156350
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding

  34. Pass55,057 miles (+234)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    443427845421
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  35. Fail54,823 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    371156035348
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about S97 NLT

Does S97 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 NLT is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 NLT?
The MOT on S97 NLT is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 NLT done?
S97 NLT was recorded at 117,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has S97 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 NLT has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S97 NLT 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 S97 NLT find?
S97 NLT passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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