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VO04 FTC

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,508 mi
Last recorded89,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FTC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 73,314 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 67,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 58,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,954 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 44,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,432 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 39,432 miles

Brake servo retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,559 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,903 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 29,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,524 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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VO04 FTC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO04 FTC, 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 VO04 FTC registered?

VO04 FTC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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