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PJ54 PWY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 PWY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre perrished & cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

lower gearbox mount splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre perrished & cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

lower gearbox mount splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,958 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,003 miles

coolant leak at bulkhead area

Fail 6 Jun 2008 6,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak at bulkhead area

Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,679 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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PJ54 PWY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ54 PWY, 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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PJ54 PWY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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