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BL04 BNU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened COMPLETE REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,198 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted spare fitted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,030 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement BACK OF THE ENGINE STEADY BAR MOUNT BADLY WORN (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,030 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement BACK OF THE ENGINE STEADY BAR MOUNT BADLY WORN (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose RACK LOCK NUT (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,403 miles

Front brake pads not visible. Advise service.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 67,451 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 63,636 miles

o/s rear tyre slight distortion

Fail 22 May 2012 63,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 57,760 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2011 57,760 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2010 51,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,186 miles

Both front Tyres are worn very low on the inner tread edges.Wheel Alignment check recommended.

Fail 26 May 2009 45,186 miles

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

Both front Tyres are worn very low on the inner tread edges.Wheel Alignment check recommended.

Pass 29 May 2008 38,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,878 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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BL04 BNU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL04 BNU, 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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BL04 BNU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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