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BA04 YDR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YDR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f sill

n/s/r door handle stiff

radiator in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f sill

n/s/r door handle stiff

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,267 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

both rear springs corroded

corrosion on rear floor

o/s sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,848 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

both rear springs corroded

corrosion on rear floor

o/s sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 74,627 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,277 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,696 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2013 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2012 57,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,019 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,917 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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BA04 YDR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BA04 YDR, 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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BA04 YDR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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