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YS04 FVK

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,139 mi
Last recorded57,139 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FVK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,539 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,163 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,155 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,839 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,839 miles

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

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 FVK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

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

Is YS04 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 FVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS04 FVK have outstanding finance?

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