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BF54 XNC

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XNC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,201 miles

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

Under body covered in heavily underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under body covered in heavily underseal

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

under body as a hole under spare tyre

warning lamp displays a fault

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

under body as a hole under spare tyre

warning lamp displays a fault

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 53,169 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,747 miles

back box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

back box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,280 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 25 Mar 2011 31,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,973 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,554 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 XNC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BF54 XNC, 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 BF54 XNC registered?

BF54 XNC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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