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OV04 VLG

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VLG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,010 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Off side front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,544 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,504 miles

oil level low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil level low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,059 miles

Nearside Front pads and disc getting worn

Offside Front pads and disc getting worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front pads and disc getting worn

Offside Front pads and disc getting worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,952 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,993 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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OV04 VLG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey 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 OV04 VLG, 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 OV04 VLG registered?

OV04 VLG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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