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RE04 RDY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 RDY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 96,369 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,388 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,433 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 31,425 miles

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)

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 RDY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE04 RDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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