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ND04 UXL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,496 mi
Last recorded92,496 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND04 UXL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

small exhaust leak centre front

welding/undersealing has been carried out

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,720 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,714 miles

car has repairs and underseal on floors and chassie.... top bearings seized

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car has repairs and underseal on floors and chassie.... top bearings seized

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,867 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,304 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,109 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,109 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,047 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

water in near side rear lamp

Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box skin corroad

front pipe flexi slight

water in near side rear lamp

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,107 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 1 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise mileage not seen

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,264 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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ND04 UXL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ND04 UXL, 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 ND04 UXL registered?

ND04 UXL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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