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SM04 UVG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,776 mi
Last recorded84,776 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 UVG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,792 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,792 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,312 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer side

advise offside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,312 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer side

advise offside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 May 2010 64,179 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 64,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 54,159 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

advise radiator cooling fan inop

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,181 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 UVG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SM04 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

SM04 UVG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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