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MJ04 UXW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 UXW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,341 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,487 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,989 miles

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

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

advise tracking due to tyre failure/advisory

both rear tyres mishaped

Fail 17 Apr 2013 65,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise tracking due to tyre failure/advisory

both rear tyres mishaped

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,540 miles

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

lower engine mount has slight play in rubber bush

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lower engine mount has slight play in rubber bush

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,549 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,549 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ04 UXW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey 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 MJ04 UXW, 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 MJ04 UXW registered?

MJ04 UXW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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