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AX04 JXE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 JXE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,133 miles

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,944 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,344 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak sump bung/oil filter ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,802 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,494 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,494 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,252 miles

front brake discs worn.

front tyres 2mm on inner edges.

front windscreen chipped.

Pass 17 May 2010 45,645 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,924 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,410 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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AX04 JXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX04 JXE, 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 AX04 JXE registered?

AX04 JXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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