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LV04 MSX

2004 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 MSX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,035 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 104,991 miles

both front outer cv gaitors condition

rear chassis legs corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2019 104,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer cv gaitors condition

rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,796 miles

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

exhaust condition front flexi condition

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,188 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,404 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,517 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,920 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

The offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2010 45,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,071 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,355 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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LV04 MSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol 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 LV04 MSX, 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 LV04 MSX registered?

LV04 MSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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