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BW04 NYN

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NYN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

wiper blades poor performance

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires cleaning both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,860 miles

near side front washer jet not working

Fail 1 Aug 2017 44,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded replacement advised

near side front washer jet not working

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 205/50/r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,481 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 31,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 28,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,814 miles

service brake efficiency 48%

Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,814 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,792 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 12,792 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,927 miles

all 4 tyre have cracks to tyre tread

Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,397 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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BW04 NYN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW04 NYN, 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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BW04 NYN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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