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YS04 FVY

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 133,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,587 miles

Both front tyre are almost worn smooth on inner edges

Glow plug warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corrode and has come away from inner skin

Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,855 miles

Bonnet damaged

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,387 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 87,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,770 miles

brake discs are worn

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake discs are worn

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,229 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side front tyre outer side walls are damaged.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side front wiper blade smearing the front screen.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and splits.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,226 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 FVY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

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

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