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SW04 BZU

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 BZU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,311 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,170 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)

ns front shock soft

Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,086 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns front shock soft

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,744 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded through

Exhaust tail box and heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded through

Exhaust tail box and heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,346 miles

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,772 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,818 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,532 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,609 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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SW04 BZU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW04 BZU, 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 SW04 BZU registered?

SW04 BZU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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