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SW04 DYN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,835 mi
Last recorded61,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 DYN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

exhaust tail box deteriorated

slight fuel misting/leak at high pressure pump

Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,835 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

exhaust tail box deteriorated

slight fuel misting/leak at high pressure pump

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,186 miles

exhaust taibox slighty deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust taibox slighty deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,119 miles

battery insecure

n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

rear exhaust tailbox slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

all position lamps on with ignition switch,column switch operation faulty

battery insecure

n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

rear exhaust tailbox slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,647 miles

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

all position lamps on with igntion switch,column switch operation faulty

Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all position lamps on with igntion switch,column switch operation faulty

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,879 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,879 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,727 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,410 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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 DYN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

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

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