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BT54 FUG

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FUG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 89,118 miles

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

intera mirror

Fail 14 May 2016 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

intera mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box outer skin peeling

both rear coil springs corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,820 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,737 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,737 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,550 miles

backbox corroding

n/s wing mirror back cover missing

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,468 miles

front brake pads low

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 FUG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT54 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

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

Is BT54 FUG safe to buy?

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