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NM04 GXE

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 GXE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,619 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,890 miles

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

oil leak (possible nearside drive shaft seal)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 100,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 97,243 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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Pass 13 May 2009 79,973 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)

bonnet release very tight

Fail 12 May 2009 79,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

bonnet release very tight

Pass 10 May 2008 62,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,722 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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NM04 GXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NM04 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM04 GXE?

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What year was NM04 GXE registered?

NM04 GXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is NM04 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM04 GXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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