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PG04 FVE

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 FVE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,192 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken but still secured

N/S/R lens broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box blowing very slightly and outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,874 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,906 miles

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

front pads very low and discs lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,368 miles

oil level not on dipstick

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 35,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRont registration plate loose.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,293 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,293 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,121 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,121 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,877 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PG04 FVE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PG04 FVE, 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 PG04 FVE registered?

PG04 FVE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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