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PY04 ECA

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 ECA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 85,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,273 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,668 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,668 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,476 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,089 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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PY04 ECA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PY04 ECA, 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 PY04 ECA registered?

PY04 ECA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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