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EG04 GFU

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,668 mi
Last recorded91,668 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 GFU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,668 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,406 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished,advise new soon

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre worn low outer edge

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,463 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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EG04 GFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EG04 GFU, 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 EG04 GFU registered?

EG04 GFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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