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ST04 SKE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 SKE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 81,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Rear Both coil springs rusty

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,087 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and low on tread 3mm

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,898 miles

front wipers slightly poor

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front wipers slightly poor

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,933 miles

rear silencer outer skin is corroded and loose

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear indicators are slightly white

rear silencer outer skin is corroded and loose

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,488 miles

damage to both rear quaters and rear doors

engine stabiliser mount is slightly deteriorated

nearside lower swovel dust cover is perished

nearside rear tyre is perished and on 3.5mm

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

rear silencer is rusty and outer skin is loose

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to both rear quaters and rear doors

engine stabiliser mount is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is perished and on 3.5mm

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside wiper is split at ends and smears slightly

rear silencer is rusty and outer skin is loose

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,492 miles

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,905 miles

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

front number plate cracked through fixing screw

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front top shock absorber mounts very rusty but not adversly affecting their strength

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,771 miles

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)

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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ST04 SKE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST04 SKE, 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 ST04 SKE registered?

ST04 SKE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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