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SW04 JFF

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 JFF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 76,661 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

could not carry out emission test due to lack of engine oil & overheating

Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,381 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 JFF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SW04 JFF, 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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How do I check the history of SW04 JFF?

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What year was SW04 JFF registered?

SW04 JFF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is SW04 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 JFF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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