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YL04 FPZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FPZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,325 miles

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

front wipers deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,582 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,891 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth and wearing on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre shoiwng signs of slight 'saw toothing' on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and slightly blowing.

Slight knock heard from steering rack.

Slight smeer from front wiper blades.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,403 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, exhaust system corroded, front tyres worn on inners

front brake discs corroded and worn, oil on engine and gearbox

kerb damage to alloys

service lamp on dash, damage to front bumper and small trim missing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, exhaust system corroded, front tyres worn on inners

front brake discs corroded and worn, oil on engine and gearbox

kerb damage to alloys

service lamp on dash, damage to front bumper and small trim missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,490 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,658 miles

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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YL04 FPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YL04 FPZ, 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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YL04 FPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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