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SR04 HJN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 HJN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

eml light on

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,073 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,485 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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SR04 HJN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SR04 HJN, 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 SR04 HJN registered?

SR04 HJN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is SR04 HJN safe to buy?

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