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MM04 FHC

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FHC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OSR bump stop insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper not working and split

non Obligatory mirror missing

Pass 2 Jul 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front wipers slightly smearing

mileage not readable

rear wiper not working and split

Pass 7 Jul 2018

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,037 miles

both rear tyres cracking up slightly.

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking up slightly.

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,925 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper bushes showing signs of wear.

signs of slight coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 18 Jul 2013

Exhaust backbox getting rusty.

Nearside front balljoint boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Slight blow from exhaust flex.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,625 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,571 miles

exhaust back box rusty

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s rear tyre getting worn close to legal limit ( 195/60/15h )

n/s wiper blade split on edge

slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,303 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,865 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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MM04 FHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM04 FHC, 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 MM04 FHC registered?

MM04 FHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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