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LD04 POV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,806 mi
Last recorded217,806 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 POV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 217,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not staying on main beam - flash only working (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily worn - multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug light flashing

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and not correctly clipped (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint bolt incorrect

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 217,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seat full not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension bomp stop deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 192,091 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 192,090 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,704 miles

Exhaust outer skin corrosion

Lower engine mount bush slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,568 miles

Exhaust silencer poor condition

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,773 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,823 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,784 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,069 miles

airbag warning lamp on

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,521 miles

airbag light on

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,156 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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LD04 POV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD04 POV, 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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LD04 POV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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