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MF04 HXZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,306 mi
Last recorded42,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 HXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 42,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 40,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,684 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,348 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 38,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 36,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 28,419 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,419 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,396 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,713 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 21,974 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 19,548 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2010 19,547 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,085 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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MF04 HXZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HXZ, 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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What year was MF04 HXZ registered?

MF04 HXZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is MF04 HXZ safe to buy?

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