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SC04 CVZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,692 mi
Last recorded141,692 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 CVZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 141,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 141,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 126,135 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,531 miles

horn insecure

offside headlamp broken/insecure, but secure when bonnet closed

offside rear tyre has been run flat, sidewall damage

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,525 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

horn insecure

offside headlamp broken/insecure, but secure when bonnet closed

offside rear tyre has been run flat, sidewall damage

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,299 miles

Hand brake lever comes up but still has just enough reserve (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,299 miles

Hand brake lever comes up but still has just enough reserve (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 20,541 miles

nearside rear tyre low tred

offside rear tyre low tred

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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SC04 CVZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC04 CVZ, 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 SC04 CVZ registered?

SC04 CVZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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