MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
exhaust back box deteriorating
n/s/r tyre perishing
nail in o/s/r tyre and is worn on inner edge
tailgate does not open
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust back box deteriorating
n/s/r tyre perishing
nail in o/s/r tyre and is worn on inner edge
tailgate does not open
Nail in offside front tyre
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK04 FZA 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 58.8%.
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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?
MK04 FZA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 March 2004.
Is MK04 FZA safe to buy?
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