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PY04 VHT

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,180 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and suspension components.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,110 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2020 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge and down to plys (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge and down to plys (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 28 Aug 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,858 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,858 miles

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

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

the o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres are worn to the inner edges,the tracking may need adjustment.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 5,154 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 VHT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

PY04 VHT is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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