MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated also heat shield insecure
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MT04 XEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT04 XEJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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