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S70 MEB

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 MEB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,413 miles

O/S/F sill, doors & arch dented. Ball joint gaiters slightly perished.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm, Nearside front tyre wearing inside. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,403 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F sill, doors & arch dented. Ball joint gaiters slightly perished.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm, Nearside front tyre wearing inside. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,895 miles

Nearside wiper torn at edge. Slight perishing suspension arm balljoint gaiters & N/S outer cv boot. Offside rear tyre near minimum on outside edge & slightly perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper torn at edge. Slight perishing suspension arm balljoint gaiters & N/S outer cv boot. Offside rear tyre near minimum on outside edge & slightly perished.

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,164 miles

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

Offside front sill dented.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,164 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside front sill dented.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,212 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,758 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,928 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,764 miles

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

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

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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S70 MEB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S70 MEB, 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 S70 MEB registered?

S70 MEB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is S70 MEB safe to buy?

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