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SK04 FGR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,603 mi
Last recorded105,603 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 FGR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,603 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 105,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion floorpan/inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner tread area bald, o/s and n/s

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear rubber not supporting system

wipers smearing and torn at edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion floorpan/inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner tread area bald, o/s and n/s

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear rubber not supporting system

wipers smearing and torn at edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,579 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 82,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,809 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,844 miles

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 2 Aug 2010 34,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,409 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,862 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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SK04 FGR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK04 FGR, 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 SK04 FGR registered?

SK04 FGR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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