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ST04 SZR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 SZR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WORN INNER EDGE(4MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WORN INNER EDGE(4MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOTH MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 69,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,534 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,254 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,010 miles

N/s + o/s outer sills slight corrosion visible.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,454 miles

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

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

exhaust center box slight blow

oil leak #

Pass 9 May 2012 53,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 53,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 45,393 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 38,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,366 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,943 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 16,164 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)

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

Offside Rear 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 SZR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST04 SZR registered?

ST04 SZR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is ST04 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 SZR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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