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S25 LED

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 LED
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,740 miles

both outer cills corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2019 78,739 miles

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

both outer cills corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,925 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking & inner edge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight cracking & inner edge worn

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,524 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,044 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal damp

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

exhaust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front drive shaft seal damp

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

exhaust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,972 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,972 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,358 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber upper bush is worn

Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r shockabsorber upper bush is worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 26,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,939 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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S25 LED is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S25 LED, 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 S25 LED registered?

S25 LED is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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