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ML04 WYC

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WYC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play mechanism but still secure

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower axle spring cups corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 115,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play mechanism but still secure

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower axle spring cups corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 111,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,710 miles

Centre exhaust silencer rubber support split

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - 195/60R15V88

Nearside rear tyre rubber valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - 195/60R15V88

Offside rear tyre rubber valve stem deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,710 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer rubber support split

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - 195/60R15V88

Nearside rear tyre rubber valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - 195/60R15V88

Offside rear tyre rubber valve stem deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,233 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,951 miles

Ehaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 79,231 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 79,231 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,515 miles

both front wiper blades are splitting

exhaust back box badly corroded

oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 26 Mar 2011 67,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front wiper blades are splitting

exhaust back box badly corroded

oil leak on the gearbox

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box is corroding

n/s/r tyre is approaching the tread wear indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box is corroding

n/s/r tyre is approaching the tread wear indicators

Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 46,083 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,181 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ML04 WYC, 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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ML04 WYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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