MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR SILENCER / SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN
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)
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.
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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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BF54 XVY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 September 2004.
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