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CA04 FOT

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FOT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,732 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,681 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,363 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 42,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,411 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2014 34,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,667 miles

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,667 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,715 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 7 Aug 2012 28,715 miles

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

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,878 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 9,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FOT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

CA04 FOT is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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