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GF04 VTC

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,710 mi
Last recorded52,710 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,636 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 41,315 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,044 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 VTC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTC, 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 GF04 VTC?

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What year was GF04 VTC registered?

GF04 VTC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is GF04 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 VTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF04 VTC have outstanding finance?

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