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YC04 LRV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,458 mi
Last recorded174,458 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 LRV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 174,458 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 162,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,855 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter losing grease

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,251 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 67,250 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,217 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 44,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YC04 LRV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC04 LRV, 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

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What year was YC04 LRV registered?

YC04 LRV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is YC04 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 LRV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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