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SG04 ZXU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,578 mi
Last recorded171,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZXU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 171,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 171,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

back box corroded

offside outer sill holed outwith prescribed rears

Fail 9 Mar 2017 171,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,844 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,767 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,767 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 6 Mar 2013 66,259 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,388 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,198 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant fan seizing causing vehicle to overheat. unseized fan but may stick again.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 30,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,191 miles

cooling fan went on fire electrical fault with fan

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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SG04 ZXU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SG04 ZXU, 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 SG04 ZXU registered?

SG04 ZXU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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