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PE04 VYB

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,261 mi
Last recorded53,261 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 VYB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,261 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,619 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,098 miles

Rear hatchback won't open on handle.only on central locking button

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,001 miles

Offside 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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PE04 VYB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE04 VYB, 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 PE04 VYB registered?

PE04 VYB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is PE04 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 VYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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