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BG04 YVF

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YVF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,583 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf,nsr,osr (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,134 miles

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

Front exhaust has minor leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in steering rack inner joints

rear coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,134 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,007 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking gases

wiper blades split at the ends

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,722 miles

front brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,454 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,454 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,825 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,222 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YVF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG04 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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