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MJ04 UYC

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 UYC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

Offside Front Outer c.v, boot cracked

Rear coil springs, corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,547 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear valve stem, covered by wheel trim

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,630 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

engine oil low

Pass 20 Feb 2021 62,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 53,887 miles

Nearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,468 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,716 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 31,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,684 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge.

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 UYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ04 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

MJ04 UYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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