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BN54 VMA

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VMA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,528 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,153 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 69,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,387 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,801 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,790 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,145 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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BN54 VMA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN54 VMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 VMA?

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What year was BN54 VMA registered?

BN54 VMA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is BN54 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 VMA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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