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BJ54 YGN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,201 mi
Last recorded49,201 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YGN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,201 miles

Front tyres perished and worn.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,642 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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BJ54 YGN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ54 YGN, 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 BJ54 YGN registered?

BJ54 YGN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BJ54 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 YGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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