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SB04 BFJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 BFJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,746 miles

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Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 24,121 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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SB04 BFJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB04 BFJ, 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 SB04 BFJ registered?

SB04 BFJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is SB04 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 BFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB04 BFJ have outstanding finance?

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