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BT54 BXV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,103 mi
Last recorded200,103 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BXV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 200,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,554 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,444 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,444 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,407 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 62,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,606 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 27,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,821 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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BT54 BXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT54 BXV, 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 BT54 BXV registered?

BT54 BXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 BXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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