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SM04 UVJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 UVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,416 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 134,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,658 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,528 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 UVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

SM04 UVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is SM04 UVJ safe to buy?

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