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SJ04 GFP

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GFP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,298 miles

advise front disc's slight rusting

advise rear exhaust back box condition

advise slight play both front hub area's

Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front disc's slight rusting

advise rear exhaust back box condition

advise slight play both front hub area's

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,886 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 38,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2009 38,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,996 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 33,987 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,212 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SJ04 GFP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ04 GFP, 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 SJ04 GFP registered?

SJ04 GFP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is SJ04 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 GFP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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