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LF04 NEU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 126,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 124,623 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 124,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,326 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug light on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,529 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,568 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn excessively inner edge also close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn excessively inner edge also close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,708 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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LF04 NEU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF04 NEU, 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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LF04 NEU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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