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AU54 VUO

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VUO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,416 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2024 116,771 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,165 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and one mounting insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2023 104,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and one mounting insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,121 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 79,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,740 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,017 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 45,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,026 miles

Front tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,678 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,844 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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AU54 VUO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

AU54 VUO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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