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AU54 YAH

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 YAH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 73,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,961 miles

Advise - coolant leak from engine.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advise - coolant leak from engine.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,013 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,323 miles

front tyres have small cuts in n/s/f wiper end split advise new blade approx 5 % of inner brake discs pitted

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 YAH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU54 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

AU54 YAH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AU54 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 YAH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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