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SH04 NFM

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,909 mi
Last recorded72,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front flexi corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front flexi corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,585 miles

front flexi area of exhaust corroded

rear box corroded and heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,584 miles

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

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

front flexi area of exhaust corroded

rear box corroded and heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,901 miles

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

all exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 41,567 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 39,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,806 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,494 miles

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 NFM 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 68.8%.

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 NFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 NFM registered?

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

Is SH04 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 NFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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