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LF04 NFJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 NFJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed to excess (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,160 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age perishing cracks

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,158 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational fitted backwards (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has age perishing cracks

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,607 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,524 miles

Exhaust frontpipe flexi joint deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust frontpipe flexi joint deteriorated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,450 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,779 miles

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

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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LF04 NFJ 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 LF04 NFJ, 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 LF04 NFJ registered?

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

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