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MM04 FHE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,049 mi
Last recorded100,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FHE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,150 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

one rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

one rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,019 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,014 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,142 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,651 miles

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

head lights on all time

Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,648 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head lights on all time

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,351 miles

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,163 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing nearside rear cracking

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,163 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres scrubbing nearside rear cracking

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in side wall of n/s/front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,035 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in side wall of n/s/front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2007 100,093 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 FHE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MM04 FHE, 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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MM04 FHE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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