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BT54 FTC

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FTC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 11,682 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 24,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FTC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT54 FTC, 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

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What year was BT54 FTC registered?

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

Is BT54 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 FTC shows 12 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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