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MC04 KPG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 KPG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 117,050 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 102,096 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,096 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 67,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MC04 KPG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC04 KPG, 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 MC04 KPG registered?

MC04 KPG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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