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SM04 XJD

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XJD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,767 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,808 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,895 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,127 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 XJD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green 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 SM04 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM04 XJD 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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