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SO04 EFZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 EFZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit and wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre close to limit and badly worn on inside edge

exhaust heat shield on cat insecure

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit and wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre close to limit and badly worn on inside edge

exhaust heat shield on cat insecure

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from gearbox

vibration through car at 2500 rpm

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,453 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Front exhaust sheild insecure.

Slight exhaust leak at center section.

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Front exhaust sheild insecure.

Slight exhaust leak at center section.

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,096 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

gearbox damp

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge,low,cracked,nails x2

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,095 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

gearbox damp

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge,low,cracked,nails x2

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,754 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust and hangers corroding

gearbox damp

rear exhaust box deteriating and heatshield loose

top of engine damp

wheel trims marked

Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,752 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust and hangers corroding

gearbox damp

handbrake travel could improve

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust box deteriating and heatshield loose

top of engine damp

wheel trims marked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,077 miles

gearbox damp

offside rear bumper scuffed

top engine slightly damp

wheel trims scuffed

exhaust system corroded

front bumper trim insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,466 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear and offside indicators/side repeater dis coloured

exhaust tailbox outer corroded

fuel cap retainer insecure

nearside front bumper and wing scuffed /dented

nearside inner drive shaft weeping oil

oil at rocker cover

rear wiper torn

trim at rear hatch lock damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,466 miles

both rear and offside indicators/side repeater dis coloured

exhaust tailbox outer corroded

fuel cap retainer insecure

nearside front bumper and wing scuffed /dented

nearside inner drive shaft weeping oil

oil at rocker cover

rear wiper torn

trim at rear hatch lock damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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SO04 EFZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO04 EFZ, 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 SO04 EFZ registered?

SO04 EFZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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