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RE04 RCZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 RCZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 77,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,238 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,976 miles

rear box tender

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,428 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,852 miles

gearbox to subframe mounting bush in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,136 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 14,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 3 Feb 2011 7,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,305 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,495 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corrorded.

Offside front and offside rear tyres,tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 57,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs slightly corrorded.

Offside front and offside rear tyres,tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RCZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

Is RE04 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 RCZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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