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SD04 UXG

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 UXG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,278 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,612 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,612 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,841 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 17,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UXG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

SD04 UXG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SD04 UXG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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