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FD04 JRX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 83,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (195/60x15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 76,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 72,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 72,834 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 68,071 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 61,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondary skin corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 61,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondary skin corroded (7.1.2)

hc emmisions close to limits

Pass 16 May 2017 57,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,316 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 26,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,668 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,823 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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FD04 JRX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD04 JRX, 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 FD04 JRX registered?

FD04 JRX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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