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SM04 EUE

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,757 mi
Last recorded64,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 EUE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,757 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,083 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres badley perished

gearbox oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

sump damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,394 miles

downpipe exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

downpipe exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,377 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 48,908 miles

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

offside front tyre worn

rear exhaust corroded/leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,364 miles

advise slight crack at windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,356 miles

advise front brake pads & brake discs low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,028 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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SM04 EUE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM04 EUE, 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 SM04 EUE registered?

SM04 EUE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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