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MT04 YOH

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 YOH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,918 miles

parking brake only meets minimum requirement effort of 16%

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,404 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 77,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,934 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,343 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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MT04 YOH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MT04 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

MT04 YOH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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