MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,425 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords couple of cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear silencer deteriated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords couple of cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear silencer deteriated
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine has a slight misfire
engine management warning light on at time of test
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer skin peeling rusty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
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VN04 UYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VN04 UYM, 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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VN04 UYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2004.
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