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YF04 PHU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 PHU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm badly worn on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,698 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,403 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,403 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,968 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,045 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,045 miles

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

Backbox outer skin deteriorating

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,616 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,201 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,201 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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YF04 PHU 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 70%.

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 YF04 PHU, 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 YF04 PHU registered?

YF04 PHU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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