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BL04 GPZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,242 mi
Last recorded42,242 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GPZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 42,242 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level below min level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,778 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,090 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 33,089 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,226 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,710 miles

light pitting on front brake disc

Fail 22 Nov 2010 21,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

light pitting on front brake disc

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,595 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BL04 GPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL04 GPZ, 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 BL04 GPZ registered?

BL04 GPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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