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SW04 UHD

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,733 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking on sidewalls

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,980 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,883 miles

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

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,118 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,118 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 36,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,864 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 UHD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

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