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NY04 YHA

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,815 mi
Last recorded148,815 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 YHA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,815 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded along length

wide spread of under body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2020 148,815 miles

wide spread of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded along length

Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated along length slight blow at rear box

Fail 24 Apr 2019 145,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated along length slight blow at rear box

Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 141,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily deteriorated part of (7.1.2)

under side & suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2017 132,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily deteriorated part of (7.1.2)

under side & suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,540 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides drum sticks (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,494 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,839 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

interior mirror not fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

interior mirror not fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,852 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/elec window inop

o/s/front seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ball ends

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,852 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/elec window inop

o/s/front seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ball ends

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,895 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 6 May 2010 55,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,220 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,215 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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NY04 YHA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NY04 YHA, 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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NY04 YHA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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