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SO04 AJV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 AJV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,964 miles

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

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 103,964 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,990 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,048 miles

both front tyres low tread and worn on edges

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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SO04 AJV 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 85.7%.

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 SO04 AJV, 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 SO04 AJV registered?

SO04 AJV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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