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BT54 BYK

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,410 mi
Last recorded177,410 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BYK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 177,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 134,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

osf suspension top mount stiff in operation

osr tyre edge low

rear exhaust in poor condt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of rear exhaust poor

steering noise

wear taking place on offside and nearside front tyres inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,815 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of rear exhaust poor

wear taking place on offside and nearside front tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,970 miles

rear exhaust condition

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust condition

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,380 miles

condition of rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,244 miles

nsf tyre inner edge low

osf tyre inner edge low

osr tyre inner edge low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,410 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,329 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 BYK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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