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PY04 UVJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 UVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded but not insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,666 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 69,659 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,982 miles

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

slight oil leak from N/S/F drive shaft oil seal

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,962 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

slight oil leak from N/S/F drive shaft oil seal

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,769 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front crash sensor not fixed down

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,846 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 UVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY04 UVJ registered?

PY04 UVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is PY04 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY04 UVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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