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BT54 FSX

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,336 mi
Last recorded67,336 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,047 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside front/offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside front/ offside rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside front/ offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,600 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,866 miles

o/s and n/s door windows n/w?

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s door windows n/w?

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,990 miles

front pads worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre cracking

stains around water pump

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,780 miles

nearside wash jet part blocked

water pump showing signs of leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light stopping on

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

n/s/f wiper split & rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,411 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 FSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

BT54 FSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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