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MC04 RXF

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 RXF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 131,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,330 miles

Front brake disc surfaces slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear body underside showing sign of corrosion particularly around offside rear chassis rail and bumper mounting

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm very corroded around nearside & offside lower spring cups (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 124,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc surfaces slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear body underside showing sign of corrosion particularly around offside rear chassis rail and bumper mounting

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm very corroded around nearside & offside lower spring cups (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,518 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,648 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished no RfR's found

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RXF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel 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 MC04 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

MC04 RXF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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The MOT history for MC04 RXF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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