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SM04 XKW

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XKW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,788 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp lens seriously defective both front head lights staying on (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,170 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and detached.

Offside rear outer door handle sticking.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust mounting corroded and detached.

Offside rear outer door handle sticking.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,228 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,256 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,494 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 XKW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

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

Is SM04 XKW safe to buy?

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