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SM04 XLH

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XLH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,029 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 75,996 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in road spring area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 75,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ex leak at front (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 72,020 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,176 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,313 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,286 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

electric coolent motor over heating

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust heat sheild loose at front

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust heat sheild loose at front

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

off side front tyre worn inside edge

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,585 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 49,262 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate slightly deterirated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 24,353 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 XLH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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