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ML04 LUY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LUY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 81,136 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

corrosion in rear floors and nearside outer sill

eml illuminated

Fail 18 May 2017 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

corrosion in rear floors and nearside outer sill

Pass 9 May 2016 77,208 miles

Rear top shock mounts worn,advise renewing soon

corrosion in rear floor sections

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,343 miles

corrosion in rear floors

front discs worn (advise renewing when pads due)

rear shock top bushes worn,advise renewing soon

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion in rear floors

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,896 miles

corrosion starting in some chassis,suspension parts generally

inner surfaces of front discs worn(renew when pads required)

rear wiper rubber split(arm incomplete)

timing belt repacement history required(fiat say to to renew at 72000 miles or 60 months-whatever comes first)-condition unknown!

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,080 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

offside rear coil spring broke ( function not impaired)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,246 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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ML04 LUY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML04 LUY, 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 ML04 LUY registered?

ML04 LUY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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