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BF54 XVY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XVY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure also insecure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large cracks (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Strut has incorrect bolts fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively hanging down (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,712 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BELOW 1.6MM ON INSIDE EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 18 Aug 2008 25,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,029 miles

both front tyres on minimum limit (wear inner edges)

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 XVY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF54 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

BF54 XVY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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