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SH04 VRL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,529 miles

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

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

exhaust deterirorated

o/s wiper blade started to split

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidwall and worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 112,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust deterirorated

o/s wiper blade started to split

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidwall and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,988 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,024 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various body damage

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,024 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various body damage

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,530 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,897 miles

coolant fan bearings noisy.advise fan replaced

Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,897 miles

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

coolant fan bearings noisy.advise fan replaced

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,421 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 VRL 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

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