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AU54 VRV

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VRV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer rusted (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,337 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both front top shock washers rusted

Pass 3 May 2019 73,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlights faded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlights faded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear inner sill jacking points slight surface corrosion both sides

Rear windscreen bonding insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear inner sill jacking points slight surface corrosion both sides

Rear windscreen bonding insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,053 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

rear exhaust box outer skin seperating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AU54 VRV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU54 VRV, 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 AU54 VRV registered?

AU54 VRV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AU54 VRV safe to buy?

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