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YW04 HKG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HKG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,561 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

both inner and outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,556 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 72,610 miles

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

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

under Body Corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,319 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/f ns/f (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,452 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,183 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,111 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,111 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,533 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,533 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,228 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 35,228 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,403 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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YW04 HKG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YW04 HKG, 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 YW04 HKG registered?

YW04 HKG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YW04 HKG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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