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BG04 HUK

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HUK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 135,849 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 135,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 124,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 110,407 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,327 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 96,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,211 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,482 miles

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

near side rear brake drum damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 24,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,513 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,562 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,562 miles

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

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

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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BG04 HUK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange 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 BG04 HUK, 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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BG04 HUK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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