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RE04 PZX

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 PZX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,511 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front and off side front ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,422 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,422 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

over heated during test

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,354 miles

exhaust system corroded

gearbox mount showing signs of wear

n/s cv boot worn

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,404 miles

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2013 59,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,881 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin holed and corrodednot leaking at time of sest

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,399 miles

both front and o.s rear tyres low tread and uneven wear

knock from steering

o.s.rear suspension bump stop adrift

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside driveshaft misting oil

offside rear tyre uneven wear low tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,776 miles

low engine oil

nearside front driveshaft oil seal

noise from steering column needs further investigation

offside front tyre uneven wear/low tread on outer edge

rear tyres uneven wear worn on outer edges/nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer wall

Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,638 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

low engine oil

nearside front driveshaft oil seal

noise from steering column needs further investigation

offside front tyre uneven wear/low tread on outer edge

rear tyres uneven wear worn on outer edges/nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer wall

Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,533 miles

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

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

check that flexible brake hoses on front are not going to move after being re-positioned

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,533 miles

check that flexible brake hoses on front are not going to move after being re-positioned

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,147 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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RE04 PZX 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 RE04 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

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

Is RE04 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 PZX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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