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RA04 GYD

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 GYD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,779 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

backbox exhaust slightly corroded

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished, o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

backbox exhaust slightly corroded

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished, o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,560 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers split but still clearimg screen

Fail 23 May 2012 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f flexi insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 61,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

front washer system poor

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,573 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,573 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,319 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,661 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 GYD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RA04 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

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

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