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PY04 FYP

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 FYP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 89,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

battery terminals loose

n/s wiper small blade

o/s/f flexi slightly damaged

rear silincer detiorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,758 miles

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

engine noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out?

o/s front tyre getting low.

oil level below min mark! TOPPED UP.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,808 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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PY04 FYP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PY04 FYP, 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 PY04 FYP registered?

PY04 FYP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is PY04 FYP safe to buy?

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