MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body Filler, under the car, Under Seal Coated,
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Front both side shock absorber casing corroded
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking break (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wet Weather
Body Filler, under the car, Under Seal Coated,
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Front both side shock absorber casing corroded
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking break (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wet Weather
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both side shock absorber casing corroded
Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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MF04 HXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF04 HXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MF04 HXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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