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YS04 FVE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,202 mi
Last recorded106,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FVE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front heat shield loose

advise underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 96,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front heat shield loose

advise underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,452 miles

both rear tyres cracking tread/shoulder

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,449 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracking tread/shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,023 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,023 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,385 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 FVE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS04 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

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

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