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EN04 BVL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 BVL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S/F Tyre On 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,917 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S/F Tyre On 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,046 miles

FT PLATE DAMAGE

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

Pass 8 May 2007 36,409 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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EN04 BVL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN04 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN04 BVL?

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What year was EN04 BVL registered?

EN04 BVL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is EN04 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 BVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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