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SK04 STL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,291 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

heat shield loose

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

heat shield loose

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre cracking

advsie rear axle corosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,575 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 68,893 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,723 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 47,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,055 miles

nearside front wiperblade split

offside front wiperblade split

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 STL 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 76.9%.

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 SK04 STL, 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 STL registered?

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

Is SK04 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 STL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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