MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front exhaust flexi baddly worn and loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front exhaust flexi baddly worn and loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front tyre slight cracking on shoulders
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on shoulders
Nearside Front tyre slight cracking on shoulders
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on shoulders
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside/offside wipers loose on clips
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre looks slightly under inflated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre looks slightly under inflated
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
offside front tyre very low on outside edge
rear exhaust corroded
offside front tyre very low on outside edge
rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT04 GZU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FT04 GZU, 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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FT04 GZU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 July 2004.
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