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RA04 GFU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 GFU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,616 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,616 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

both wiper blades borderline pass

n/s/r tyre wearing on secondary outer tread

tested in wet condition

Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

both wiper blades borderline pass

n/s/r tyre wearing on secondary outer tread

tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre worn to legal tread depth on inner edge and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust mountings deteriorated but system secure at test

o/s front tyre wall cut

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,130 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,339 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,228 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 28,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,055 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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RA04 GFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol 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 RA04 GFU, 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 RA04 GFU registered?

RA04 GFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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