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N777 KYY

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,587 mi
Last recorded90,587 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 KYY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,587 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2016 90,404 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 73,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre badly bald on edge 195 60r15

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,733 miles

offside front tyre badly bald on edge 195 60r15

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,612 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,612 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,493 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,470 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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N777 KYY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N777 KYY, 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 N777 KYY registered?

N777 KYY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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