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LV04 MTJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 MTJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 128,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 128,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 124,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 120,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 116,377 miles

rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 116,377 miles

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

rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 111,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,202 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,151 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2007 34,915 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 MTJ 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 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

LV04 MTJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is LV04 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 MTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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