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FA04 MYM

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MYM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,679 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,910 miles

front wiper mechanism is slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wiper mechanism is slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,154 miles

Caution light on dash.

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

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,136 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes slightly noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,257 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,858 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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FA04 MYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA04 MYM, 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 FA04 MYM registered?

FA04 MYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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