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VA04 MLV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,245 mi
Last recorded42,245 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MLV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,245 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in the outer sidewall of the tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,245 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in the outer sidewall of the tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,725 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

nearside front wiper blade torn from end

offside front tyre worn bold from inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,293 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 27,153 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,890 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 15,890 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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VA04 MLV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VA04 MLV, 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 VA04 MLV registered?

VA04 MLV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is VA04 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 MLV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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