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GY04 ZGL

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZGL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,097 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,027 miles

backing on rear n/plate comming away from plate

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,258 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

both front tyres starting to wear close to limit of 1,6mm

front brake discs wearing and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

rear n/plate backing comming away from plate

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,812 miles

Unable to clearly see front pads for wear.

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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GY04 ZGL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY04 ZGL, 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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GY04 ZGL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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