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MK04 BDX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,013 mi
Last recorded132,013 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,013 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 132,013 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,959 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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MK04 BDX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK04 BDX, 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 MK04 BDX registered?

MK04 BDX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is MK04 BDX safe to buy?

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