CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB04 UBN

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UBN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 90,510 miles

outer sills undersealed

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Offside Rear light lens has very minor crack on lens

windscreen wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Fail 5 May 2017 90,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light lens has very minor crack on lens

exhaust corroded but not blowing

outer sills undersealed

windscreen wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 9 May 2016 85,151 miles

Both front top shock mounts corroded

Exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (BORDERLINE) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Steering lock faulty

Windscreen damaged/scratched

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front top shock mounts corroded

Exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (BORDERLINE) (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades not tested

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Steering lock faulty

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged/scratched

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pada worn

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs and pada worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs scored

rear bumper mountings rusty

rear exhaust corroded

rear jacking points starting to rost

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,979 miles

front discs scored

rear bumper mountings rusty

rear exhaust corroded

rear jacking points starting to rost

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,277 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,277 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,481 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPILT AT ENDS

Pass 22 May 2008 26,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,157 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
Full Fiat Idea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB04 UBN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB04 UBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB04 UBN?

You can check the full history of YB04 UBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB04 UBN registered?

YB04 UBN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YB04 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 UBN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB04 UBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB04 UBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.