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PL04 XRD

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,772 miles

offside nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

offside rear axle spring cup corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,695 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,297 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 34,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,716 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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PL04 XRD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

PL04 XRD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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