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AO54 KWX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KWX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,038 miles

Surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,868 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

age related cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,829 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,522 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,210 miles

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

exhaust corroded- rear

o/s/r fyre worn on edge

o/s/r seatbelt clip cover missing

Pass 20 May 2014 65,210 miles

exhaust corroded- rear

o/s/r fyre worn on edge

o/s/r seatbelt clip cover missing

Fail 19 Apr 2014 65,185 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 61,263 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,261 miles

nearside front wheel rubbing on plastic cover

Fail 12 Apr 2010 47,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel rubbing on plastic cover

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,866 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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AO54 KWX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO54 KWX, 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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AO54 KWX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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