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FM04 HHN

2004 Fiat Idea

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HHN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,761 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 60,695 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,973 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,973 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,611 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating/cracking

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,649 miles

Eml light illuminated on dashboard

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Eml light illuminated on dashboard

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust tail box rusty

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust tail box rusty

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,901 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,186 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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FM04 HHN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM04 HHN, 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 FM04 HHN registered?

FM04 HHN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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