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SM04 XJX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

orange dash light on triangle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,486 miles

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

one rear mirror missing the other two working and ajustable

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

one rear mirror missing the other two working and ajustable

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,341 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,362 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,362 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,570 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,991 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 XJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

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

Is SM04 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 XJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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