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GF04 FYR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FYR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling body on full right hand lock

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling body on full right hand lock

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Position & dipped beam lamps always switched on with engine.

Fail 21 Mar 2022 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Position & dipped beam lamps always switched on with engine.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlight, beam image weak

Fail 8 Mar 2021 100,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose lower engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlight, beam image weak

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,615 miles

Headlights on all the time, can't switch off.

Headlights, beam image weak. both.

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism deteriorated, leaves belt slightly slack

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,605 miles

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

Headlights on all the time, can't switch off.

Headlights, beam image weak. both.

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism deteriorated, leaves belt slightly slack

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,297 miles

both rear indicators faded.

both side repeaters faded and nearside loose.

nearside wiper blade split. (still clearing screen)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,962 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,850 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi corroded and deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,537 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,179 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,916 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge plus showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

rear exhaust silencer has heavy corrosion in places

Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,916 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge plus showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

rear exhaust silencer has heavy corrosion in places

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,083 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,800 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,435 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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GF04 FYR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GF04 FYR, 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 GF04 FYR registered?

GF04 FYR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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