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Fiat Punto

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

T261 SOOMOT history

T261 SOO is a white petrol Fiat Punto first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 21,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
21,490 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 SOO was last recorded at 21,490 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,334 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,490 miles
  • 2024 – 21,334 miles
  • 2023 – 20,986 miles
  • 2020 – 20,964 miles
  • 2018 – 20,719 miles
  • 2017 – 20,399 miles
  • 2016 – 19,968 miles
  • 2015 – 19,372 miles
  • 2014 – 18,526 miles
  • 2013 – 17,907 miles
  • 2012 – 16,993 miles
  • 2011 – 15,566 miles
  • 2010 – 14,292 miles
  • 2009 – 13,071 miles
  • 2008 – 11,910 miles
  • 2007 – 10,683 miles
  • 2006 – 9,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySeveral repairs to underside, all underside heavily undersealed

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.

  • Underside of vehicle, suspension, and brake pipes coated with underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear service brake effort low for this car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,490 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    212505402278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeveral repairs to underside, all underside heavily undersealed

  2. Pass21,334 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    21,334 miles
    Test number
    717739935023
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  3. Pass20,986 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    449026650963
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension, and brake pipes coated with underseal

  4. Fail20,981 miles (+17)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    508373340348
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension, and brake pipes coated with underseal

  5. Pass20,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    157653992869
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low for this car

  6. Fail20,964 miles (+245)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    839347257729
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low for this car

  7. Pass20,719 miles (+320)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,719 miles
    Test number
    324121083051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel Filter insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor, Underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass20,399 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,399 miles
    Test number
    222126768709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail20,394 miles (+426)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,394 miles
    Test number
    629094117711
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass19,968 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    352564168390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,963 miles (+591)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    530379495342
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and seat mounting (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose insecure and chaffing

  12. Pass19,372 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,372 miles
    Test number
    811846448491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    337387364426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Fail18,526 miles (+619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    637716264222
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass17,907 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    366072363275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,902 miles (+909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,902 miles
    Test number
    909320963249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass16,993 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,993 miles
    Test number
    448454062267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,566 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,566 miles
    Test number
    397527051274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass14,292 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,292 miles
    Test number
    304744960234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,071 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,071 miles
    Test number
    630960669234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,066 miles (+1,156)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,066 miles
    Test number
    364889759238
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass11,910 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,910 miles
    Test number
    154913068205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,683 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,683 miles
    Test number
    211106857229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,061 miles
    Test number
    991538556229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 SOO

Does T261 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 SOO is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T261 SOO?
The MOT on T261 SOO is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 SOO done?
T261 SOO was recorded at 21,490 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 626 miles a year.
Has T261 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 SOO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T261 SOO 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 T261 SOO find?
T261 SOO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; several repairs to underside, all underside heavily undersealed.

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