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SH04 NEJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 NEJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside outersills (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,034 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,233 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,829 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,829 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,020 miles

rear silencer box detiorated

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,671 miles

front brake discs worn

rear silencer box detiorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear silencer box detiorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,901 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 11,164 miles

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

Rear 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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SH04 NEJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH04 NEJ, 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 SH04 NEJ registered?

SH04 NEJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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