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YS04 FVB

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FVB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,845 miles

CATALYST WELD REPAIRED AROUND OXYGEN SENSOR

CORROSION TO OUTER CASEING REAR SILENCER

Coolant leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP ADRIFT

VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AT EMMISSION TEST READINGS WERE WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CATALYST WELD REPAIRED AROUND OXYGEN SENSOR

CORROSION TO OUTER CASEING REAR SILENCER

Coolant leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP ADRIFT

VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AT EMMISSION TEST READINGS WERE WITHIN LIMITS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,919 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,388 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,022 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,641 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,640 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,763 miles

clutch sliping

Pass 20 May 2008 29,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 29,749 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,376 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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YS04 FVB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS04 FVB, 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 YS04 FVB registered?

YS04 FVB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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