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LE04 FLW

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 FLW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit no inner tread. [ requires new tyre] (4.1.E.1)

corroded rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit no inner tread. [ requires new tyre] (4.1.E.1)

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

corroded rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,412 miles

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

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

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

corroded rear exhaust box

poor bottom engine mountin bush

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corroded rear exhaust box

poor bottom engine mountin bush

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,775 miles

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

Oil leak

cracking in o/s rear tyre wall.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

cracking in o/s rear tyre wall.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,089 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,866 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,859 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,208 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

e m light on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,197 miles

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

e m light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,120 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 46,120 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,506 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,506 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LE04 FLW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 LE04 FLW, 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 LE04 FLW registered?

LE04 FLW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is LE04 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 FLW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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