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BA04 XPX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 XPX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,795 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 66,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 53,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 46,760 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat slight play in height adjuster mech.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,256 miles

slight lift in drivers seat hieght adjuster mechanisum at front

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight lift in drivers seat hieght adjuster mechanisum at front

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing low 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 15,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,554 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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BA04 XPX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BA04 XPX, 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 BA04 XPX registered?

BA04 XPX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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