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YS04 FVW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 90,676 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,454 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,984 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 FVW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

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

Is YS04 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 FVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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