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SD04 KXP

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 KXP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 112,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,623 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

metal brake pipes and hose ferrules greased

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,332 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,332 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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/front tyres beginning to ware on inside treads

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,076 miles

Both o/s/f + n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly chaffed.

Rear exhaust box stsrting to corroed.

o/s/r/ Tyre starting to ware low on outer edge.

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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SD04 KXP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD04 KXP, 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 SD04 KXP registered?

SD04 KXP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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