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RG04 CZP

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 CZP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,179 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 114,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

front brake pads wearing low

front bumper lower rubber hanging down

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

front brake pads wearing low

front bumper lower rubber hanging down

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,783 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,128 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 88,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,236 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,089 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,274 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,873 miles

N/S/R Tyre Tread Down to 2mm

Tail Pipe & Box Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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RG04 CZP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RG04 CZP, 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 RG04 CZP registered?

RG04 CZP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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