MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating osf/nsf (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush clamp broken (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advise rear exhaust deterioted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f d bush has slight movement
rear shocker bush slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf bottom ball joint rubber split
oil leak on gearbox
rear indicaters slightly discoloured
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear wiper split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW04 HYJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 OW04 HYJ, 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 OW04 HYJ registered?
OW04 HYJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 August 2004.
Is OW04 HYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OW04 HYJ 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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