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YS04 FVR

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FVR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,472 miles

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,470 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 58,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,338 miles

Engine overheating (cooling fan siezed)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,564 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 FVR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

Is YS04 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 FVR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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