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KP04 MJF

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,179 mi
Last recorded96,179 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 MJF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,387 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 88,347 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,436 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,215 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 62,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,529 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,724 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,004 miles

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

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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KP04 MJF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP04 MJF, 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 KP04 MJF registered?

KP04 MJF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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