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SB04 ZSV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,963 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,773 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,629 miles

advise n/s/r shocker been replaced

advise o/s outer sill been welded unable to properly asses due to sealer and paint

advise o/s/f brake flexi hose been secured

advise rear n0 plate been renewed

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,681 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,135 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 ZSV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

SB04 ZSV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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