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BF54 XKM

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XKM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 133,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 72,791 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Blowing Excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT Joint Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (185/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Gearbox Mount Has Movement

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,177 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,329 miles

bulb warning light on.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,933 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,933 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,233 miles

o/s and n/s strut tops corroded

o/s inner c/v boot leaking grease

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,233 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s strut tops corroded

o/s inner c/v boot leaking grease

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 25,879 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc badly scored

Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,158 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc badly scored

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,674 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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BF54 XKM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF54 XKM, 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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BF54 XKM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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