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BG04 YXA

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YXA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BG04 YXA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG04 YXA, 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 BG04 YXA registered?

BG04 YXA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BG04 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 YXA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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