MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust and hangers corroding
gearbox damp
rear exhaust box deteriating and heatshield loose
top of engine damp
wheel trims marked
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
gearbox damp
offside rear bumper scuffed
top engine slightly damp
wheel trims scuffed
exhaust system corroded
front bumper trim insecure
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SO04 EFZ safe to buy?
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