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AO04 ECE

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ECE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated inside (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,031 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,031 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyre walls scrubbed

o/s/r sill panel has some damage

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,987 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,494 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,937 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,617 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,235 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has large screw in

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,903 miles

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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AO04 ECE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO04 ECE, 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 AO04 ECE registered?

AO04 ECE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is AO04 ECE safe to buy?

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