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XCZ 3629

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,262 mi
Last recorded101,262 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 3629
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,262 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view INSIDE MIRROR MISSING (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB IN WRONG (1.8.B.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view INSIDE MIRROR MISSING (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,230 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid level is low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrsion to n/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged worn on inner tread

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,811 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,767 miles

front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside rear tyre worn to limit and nail in it

slight damage to offside outersill

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,929 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 66,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XCZ 3629 is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XCZ 3629, 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 XCZ 3629 registered?

XCZ 3629 is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is XCZ 3629 safe to buy?

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