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MW04 UHY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 UHY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,423 miles

general corrosion under vehicle mainly age related

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear o/s/f tyre tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion apparent one of front to rear metal brake pipes which is coated with plastic meterial

some fraying apparent o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,542 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD IN PLACES

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch faulty

Fail 26 Aug 2015 48,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,143 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,160 miles

advise front wipers split on ends

advise offside reartyre on 2mm and starting to miss shape

advise operation to front lights

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,127 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 31,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,782 miles

head light switch does not switch off lights

Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,782 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

head light switch does not switch off lights

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,851 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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MW04 UHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

MW04 UHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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