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MC04 RXH

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 RXH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,460 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,097 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft boot slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,153 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,957 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s front tyre cracking in treads and waring on edges

n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure and contaminated

o/s front tyre low tread and worn edges

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,347 miles

advise rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,324 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,302 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 21,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,295 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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MC04 RXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC04 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

MC04 RXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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