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CV04 YVW

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 YVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,400 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,533 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident areas exposed chassis

corrosion/deterioration exhaust back box

fluffing evident offside front seatbelt

splitting evident both front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,539 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge [poss tracking]

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,408 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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CV04 YVW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol 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 CV04 YVW, 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 CV04 YVW registered?

CV04 YVW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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The MOT history for CV04 YVW 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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