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BT04 PNU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 PNU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,900 miles

wear on front brake discs rear exhaust box weak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,651 miles

rear slilencer box weak inner edge wear on front tyres wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT04 PNU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT04 PNU, 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 BT04 PNU registered?

BT04 PNU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BT04 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 PNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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