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PL04 XNY

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,501 mi
Last recorded74,501 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XNY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,183 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,183 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,031 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,031 miles

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,818 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,014 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,515 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,855 miles

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)

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 XNY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black 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 PL04 XNY, 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

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What year was PL04 XNY registered?

PL04 XNY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is PL04 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 XNY 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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