The road tax status for MF53 HTY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MF53 HTY?

The MOT for MF53 HTY is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 April 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of MF53 HTY?

The recorded mileage for MF53 HTY is 125,340 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MF53 HTY ULEZ compliant?

No, MF53 HTY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · MF53 HTY

MF53 HTY

2003 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 125,340 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2023.

Make & Model: FIAT PUNTO
Year / Origin: 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Apr 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 125,340 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1242cc

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MF53 HTY Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2023
125,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

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MF53 HTY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 08:16

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Fiat Punto (MF53 HTY) between September 2006 and March 2023.

The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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MF53 HTY Mileage History

15/09/200624,106 mi
12/11/200732,376 mi+8,270 mi
28/10/200834,741 mi+2,365 mi
26/10/200940,325 mi+5,584 mi
26/10/200940,325 mi
27/10/201047,275 mi+6,950 mi
01/11/201047,358 mi+83 mi
25/10/201153,897 mi+6,539 mi
12/11/201259,096 mi+5,199 mi
10/02/201477,208 mi+18,112 mi
30/07/201594,139 mi+16,931 mi
04/08/201594,196 mi+57 mi
10/02/201797,121 mi+2,925 mi
01/02/2018104,021 mi+6,900 mi
01/02/2018104,021 mi
04/02/2019112,597 mi+8,576 mi
04/02/2019112,597 mi
28/05/2020119,082 mi+6,485 mi
29/05/2020119,082 mi
12/03/2021119,433 mi+351 mi
09/04/2021119,451 mi+18 mi
01/04/2022122,261 mi+2,810 mi
01/04/2022122,261 mi
24/03/2023125,340 mi+3,079 mi

Average of roughly 6,128 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

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