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YY04 AYM

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 AYM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 77,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,516 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,517 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,517 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both heavily cracked cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,953 miles

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

Gearbox lower mounting deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 65,953 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Mounting insecure and hose rubbing on driveshaft (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Gearbox lower mounting deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2015 63,621 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 63,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,361 miles

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 60,361 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades split

exhaust back box and front flexi section corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box corroded

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box corroded

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,724 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,724 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split at ends

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,427 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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YY04 AYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YY04 AYM, 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 YY04 AYM registered?

YY04 AYM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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