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MW04 EOY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 EOY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,026 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 93,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire MISSING OFF CAT (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 91,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,728 miles

exhaust system coroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 32,032 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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MW04 EOY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MW04 EOY, 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 MW04 EOY registered?

MW04 EOY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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