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MJ04 VCZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,877 mi
Last recorded65,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VCZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,877 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up [age]

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cooling fan running all the time

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,280 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,280 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,780 miles

Engine management light on

Lower gearbox mounting deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking up due to age

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,780 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split at the ends (8.2.2)

Lower gearbox mounting deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking up due to age

Pass 1 May 2015 58,139 miles

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

back box rusty

cooling fan running all time /temp gauge shows cold

engine mil light on

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,157 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bubble on coolant pipe yo radiator [lower]

cooling fan noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bubble on coolant pipe yo radiator [lower]

cooling fan noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,499 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,657 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,988 miles

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

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

cooling radiator has some signs of a slight leak.

n/s/r tyre very slight cracking caused by age.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,527 miles

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

rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,527 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc pads very low.

o/s/r bump stop loose inside spring.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc pads very low.

o/s/r bump stop loose inside spring.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads low.

n/s/f wiper starting to split at ends.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,354 miles

front disc pads low.

n/s/f wiper starting to split at ends.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,176 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,large screw in centre of tread.

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 VCZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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