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RE04 RDX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 116,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage all over

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,475 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlamp protector broken

n/s/f inner wing splash guard broken

n/s/f wing damage

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,462 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,061 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracking

hazard switch temprimental

windows fault

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,773 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 RDX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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