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LG04 XSR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,600 mi
Last recorded118,600 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XSR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,618 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE CUT TO CORDS AND (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,071 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 44,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,208 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,796 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)

o\s\r road spring corroding

wipers split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,236 miles

Slight outer wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,456 miles

offside front tyre has slight outer wall damage.

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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LG04 XSR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG04 XSR, 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 LG04 XSR registered?

LG04 XSR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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