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VA04 PPZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PPZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,897 miles

light accident damage o/s front

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,828 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing centre belt (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light accident damage o/s front

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,619 miles

exhaust fouling on underbody

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,754 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear bumper mounts corroded

underside corroded and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,376 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes perishing both sides (2.7.4)

Rear rear bumper mounts corroded

underside corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 72,371 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes perishing both sides (2.7.4)

Rear rear bumper mounts corroded

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,677 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust casing corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,769 miles

outer skin on back exhaust box rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,098 miles

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

corrosion on rear s/box

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to os rear

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,508 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,334 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,974 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriate.

off side front tyre has some damage on outer wall where it has been run with low pressure.

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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VA04 PPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VA04 PPZ, 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 VA04 PPZ registered?

VA04 PPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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