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RE04 PZK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,380 mi
Last recorded66,380 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 PZK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mounting showing signs of perishing and tracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 66,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mounting showing signs of perishing and tracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,639 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 45,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,163 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,186 miles

Offside Front starting to crack

Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,913 miles

Both N/S tyres are perishing.

N/S headlight is insecure.

Wipers smear.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Both N/S tyres are perishing.

N/S headlight is insecure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer is corroding.

Wipers smear.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front brake juddering slightly

nearside front top mount noisey when turned

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge(raised tread)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front brake juddering slightly

nearside front top mount noisey when turned

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge(raised tread)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,620 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,207 miles

Coolant leak

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,011 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,203 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 15,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RE04 PZK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RE04 PZK, 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 RE04 PZK registered?

RE04 PZK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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