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KR04 FPT

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 FPT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,145 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,125 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

exhaust back box poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,274 miles

Coolant leak

airbag warning light indicates a fault

Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,274 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

airbag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,821 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,495 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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KR04 FPT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KR04 FPT, 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 KR04 FPT registered?

KR04 FPT is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is KR04 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 FPT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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