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SB04 ZSN

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 ZSN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,615 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,613 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)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,603 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,722 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,512 miles

centre and rear exhaust are deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,511 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust are deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,105 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,083 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 18,083 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 11,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZSN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB04 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

SB04 ZSN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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