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MT04 XEJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XEJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 92,550 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated also heat shield insecure

Fail 9 May 2016 92,550 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated also heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,367 miles

both front wipers split

bottom reaction mount bush splitting

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front pads low

n/s/f cv boot leaking grease

oil residue on the engine

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,053 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 185 / 65 / 14 H

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE CV GAITER SMALL SPLIT AT SMALL END / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES DEVELOPING / BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED ON BRAKING SURFACE

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,053 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 185 / 65 / 14 H

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

NEARSIDE CV GAITER SMALL SPLIT AT SMALL END / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES DEVELOPING / BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED ON BRAKING SURFACE

Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,431 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 49,423 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,648 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,856 miles

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

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

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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MT04 XEJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT04 XEJ, 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 MT04 XEJ registered?

MT04 XEJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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