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Fiat Punto

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T856 DLOMOT history

T856 DLO is a blue petrol Fiat Punto first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
60,805 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Punto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 DLO was last recorded at 60,805 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2015: 44,311 miles, lower than 88,064 miles on 24 Mar 2014.

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
60,796 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,805 miles
  • 2022 – 59,428 miles
  • 2020 – 56,859 miles
  • 2019 – 55,824 miles
  • 2018 – 50,720 miles
  • 2017 – 47,257 miles
  • 2016 – 45,269 miles
  • 2015 – 44,311 miles
  • 2014 – 88,064 miles
  • 2013 – 85,656 miles
  • 2012 – 81,349 miles
  • 2011 – 58,926 miles
  • 2010 – 51,989 miles
  • 2009 – 46,833 miles
  • 2008 – 39,556 miles
  • 2007 – 36,362 miles
  • 2006 – 33,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,805 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.

  • Coolant leak from radiator fan switch.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside rear brake pipe damp.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front steering arm worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight blow from center exhaust.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,805 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,805 miles
    Test number
    237894526558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,796 miles (+1,368)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,796 miles
    Test number
    936629041400
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass59,428 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    970365486754
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator fan switch.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe damp.
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering arm worn.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from center exhaust.

  4. Fail59,425 miles (+2,566)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    312957331226
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator fan switch.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe damp.
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering arm worn.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from center exhaust.

  5. Pass56,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    297510680475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,859 miles (+1,035)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    526253992296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,824 miles (+5,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    363208800062
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper carrier corroded.

  8. Pass50,720 miles (+3,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    968782345349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,257 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    716619581365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,220 miles (+1,951)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    556309148117
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted marked in red (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in red (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in red (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure wrotton marked in red (6.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass45,269 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    796840382975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,311 miles (-43,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    445607375085
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass88,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    127043584066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,064 miles (+2,408)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    145608174064
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass85,656 miles (+4,307)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    619880203179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass81,349 miles (+20,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    265480052446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,323 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    129328502172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,299 miles (+2,373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,299 miles
    Test number
    139763102101
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass58,926 miles (+6,937)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    817929431167
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass51,989 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    952934640194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,833 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    752122259119
    • NoteN/s and o/s floors welded repairs

  22. Fail46,780 miles (+7,224)3 dangerous7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    700192439124
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass39,556 miles (+3,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    711134638170
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass36,362 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,362 miles
    Test number
    972694717192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass33,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    371644326198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,554 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    372524226186
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T856 DLO

Does T856 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T856 DLO expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T856 DLO?
The MOT on T856 DLO expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T856 DLO done?
T856 DLO was recorded at 60,805 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 1,630 miles a year.
Has T856 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 DLO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T856 DLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T856 DLO find?
T856 DLO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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