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SO04 BNF

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 BNF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 82,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 78,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake hose's corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 78,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake hose's corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 76,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2017 76,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2016 77,017 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

rear shockers slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 66,781 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 28 May 2014 60,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 25,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 18,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,316 miles

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)

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 BNF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BNF, 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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SO04 BNF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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