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KS04 XHW

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,549 mi
Last recorded130,549 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 XHW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end D rubber of anti roll bar cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/SF and N/S/R ends of the skin sill are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end D rubber of anti roll bar cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of the skin sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 130,548 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top shocker bush torn off (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end D rubber of anti roll bar cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/SF and N/S/R ends of the skin sill are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end D rubber of anti roll bar cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of the skin sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,840 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,230 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 124,230 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,693 miles

cannot see brake pad life,n/s side repeater colour poor

Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,106 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jan 2008 47,394 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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KS04 XHW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS04 XHW, 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 KS04 XHW registered?

KS04 XHW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is KS04 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 XHW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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