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YO04 SHZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,363 mi
Last recorded99,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 SHZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

sweep scratches on windscreen do not materially affect drivers view

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers badly damaged (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both shoulders scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

sweep scratches on windscreen do not materially affect drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,897 miles

tyre edge worn o/s/f

Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,749 miles

Exhaust back box correded

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust back box correded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,328 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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YO04 SHZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YO04 SHZ, 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 YO04 SHZ registered?

YO04 SHZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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