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CE04 UVW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 UVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle that could not be penatrated during test

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,253 miles

rear axle corroded

surface rust to nsr + osr inner sill

Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,253 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

surface rust to nsr + osr inner sill

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,809 miles

nsf tyre has cut side wall not to cords

slight corroadsion under body

Fail 30 Jan 2016 44,809 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bushes x2 ns os (2.4.F.2)

nsf tyre has cut side wall not to cords

slight corroadsion under body

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,663 miles

back box slight blow and slightly corroaded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,787 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,714 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre close to limits

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre close to limits

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,921 miles

rad is leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,914 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rad is leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,346 miles

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

rad leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,339 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rad leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,383 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,378 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 17,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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CE04 UVW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE04 UVW, 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 CE04 UVW registered?

CE04 UVW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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