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PJ04 VBD

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VBD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 101,366 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 97,374 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

noise on engine aux drive

Pass 15 May 2015 93,278 miles

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2014 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2014 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 81,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 81,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,356 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,993 miles

n/s/r tyre casing starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2010 62,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,177 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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PJ04 VBD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PJ04 VBD, 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 PJ04 VBD registered?

PJ04 VBD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is PJ04 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ04 VBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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