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KY04 SHJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 SHJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 70,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,047 miles

Nearside Rear back box exhaust exssive corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back box exhaust exssive corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,388 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX OUTER SHIELD LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,937 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,035 miles

BACKBOX COVER LOOSE

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded white corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear wiper blade edge worn off

Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded white corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear wiper blade edge worn off

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres inner edges starting to wear

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,592 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 29,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,504 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 22,052 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 13,291 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,291 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)

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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KY04 SHJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KY04 SHJ, 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 KY04 SHJ registered?

KY04 SHJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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