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GF04 VSZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,538 mi
Last recorded43,538 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VSZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,901 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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GF04 VSZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF04 VSZ, 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

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What year was GF04 VSZ registered?

GF04 VSZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is GF04 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 VSZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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