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SH04 NFG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,713 mi
Last recorded66,713 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,713 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,713 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner treads wear

n/s/r tyre outer wall splits/cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 51,819 miles

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 51,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 44,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 44,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,268 miles

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

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cooloing fan noisey in operation

Pass 17 May 2007 17,532 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside 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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SH04 NFG 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 SH04 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

SH04 NFG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is SH04 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 NFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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