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RE04 RCX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,420 mi
Last recorded105,420 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 RCX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,420 miles

outer sills weakened /corrosion

outer skin rear silencer extensively corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,003 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,926 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)

EML light on

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking (perished)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,232 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,351 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,950 miles

EOBD light on

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,950 miles

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

EOBD light on

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,956 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,956 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,550 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,582 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper split at end

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,145 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RCX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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