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AD04 BYS

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BYS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,000 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 109,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,747 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Rear brakes noisy. Sound rough.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 100,747 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Rear brakes noisy. Sound rough.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 81,413 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,219 miles

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

air bag light on

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 73,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag light on

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backbox corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 61,345 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 61,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,940 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,887 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 31,808 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 31,808 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 26,196 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD04 BYS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD04 BYS, 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 AD04 BYS registered?

AD04 BYS is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is AD04 BYS safe to buy?

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