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BG04 YXR

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,985 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 79,985 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,137 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 79,137 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 69,209 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both spring pans (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre is perishing and it has a nail it

advise o/s/r tyre is also perishing

Fail 26 May 2016 69,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both spring pans (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre is perishing and it has a nail it

advise o/s/r tyre is also perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 56,552 miles

advise rear beam surface corrosion

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 56,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear beam surface corrosion

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 30 May 2014 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

advise osr shock bush cracking

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

advise slight corrosion to rear beam

Pass 30 May 2014 46,085 miles

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)

advise osr shock bush cracking

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

advise slight corrosion to rear beam

Pass 28 May 2013 39,952 miles

rear exahust outer skin rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil light on dash

Pass 6 May 2011 27,788 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,788 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 24,311 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 24,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,146 miles

headlamps come on side light positin on switch

rear tyre walls weak and pressures low

Fail 30 Apr 2009 20,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

headlamps come on side light positin on switch

rear tyre walls weak and pressures low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,160 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 14,108 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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BG04 YXR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG04 YXR, 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 BG04 YXR registered?

BG04 YXR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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