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PL04 TMU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,350 mi
Last recorded123,350 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 TMU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer cut in tyre wall and tread starting to split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,029 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part o/s and n/s hoses on lock to lock check (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing unevenly (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer cut in tyre wall and tread starting to split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer cut in tyre wall

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,146 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn on inner face

o/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,146 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn on inner face

o/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Fail 2 Sep 2009 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,387 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 1 Sep 2008 71,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,576 miles

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

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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PL04 TMU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL04 TMU, 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 PL04 TMU registered?

PL04 TMU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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