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BL04 GOJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GOJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 71,644 miles

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 May 2018 71,644 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 May 2017 69,492 miles

Rear Rear silencer casing peeling away corrosion. Silencer is not leaking.

Pass 31 May 2016 64,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,357 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,540 miles

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

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

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 30 Apr 2010 42,007 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,606 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 GOJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOJ, 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 BL04 GOJ registered?

BL04 GOJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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