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CA04 FBB

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,844 mi
Last recorded161,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FBB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 161,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged but still able to access

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken. exhaust being being held up with wire

Fail 10 Jul 2020 161,842 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged but still able to access

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken. exhaust being being held up with wire

Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-70x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

2 ltr of oil added

boot will not open

Pass 8 Nov 2018 152,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 152,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,948 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 28 Sep 2016 131,744 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 131,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 120,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear outer casing exhaust box deterioated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,632 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,034 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,027 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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CA04 FBB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CA04 FBB, 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 CA04 FBB registered?

CA04 FBB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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