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BG54 PZX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PZX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,960 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,450 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,259 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,473 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,439 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 31,436 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,932 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,505 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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BG54 PZX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG54 PZX, 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 BG54 PZX registered?

BG54 PZX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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