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AD04 BYX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,889 mi
Last recorded59,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,889 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 58,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside driveshaft oil seal weeping

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

very slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak from radiator

Fail 15 Oct 2011 42,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak from radiator

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear vire mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2008 18,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 18,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 15,483 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - tracking ?

n/s/r door trim damaged

rear seat (*o/s) has ciggrette burns

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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AD04 BYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD04 BYX registered?

AD04 BYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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