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BN04 NXH

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NXH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,985 miles

Gearbox stabiliser worn and has slight movement

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,984 miles

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

Gearbox stabiliser worn and has slight movement

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

gear box mount deteriorated

n/s front wheel trim fitted incorrectly and pressing on tyre valve

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

gear box mount deteriorated

n/s front wheel trim fitted incorrectly and pressing on tyre valve

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,319 miles

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Radiator slight coolant leak

Rear offside bump stop insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Radiator slight coolant leak

Rear offside bump stop insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,869 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,643 miles

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

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,155 miles

N/S/F radiator leaking

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 23 Mar 2010 37,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,822 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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BN04 NXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BN04 NXH, 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 BN04 NXH registered?

BN04 NXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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